An aiding system for Internet surfings by associations: get one through chances

Most Internet users use search engines to find information according to their intentions. However, this approach excludes serendipity; that is, opportunities exist on other routes from the most direct. We propose a system to assist Internet surfing which employs a search engine. This system reminds users of potential interest by supplying keywords related to search keywords. As many of words do not follow from the user's thought processes, the user can discover words which express their potential interest and find information using these keywords. Associations of the keywords are formed from relationships between newly supplied keywords and newly entered search keywords. Therefore, users can take pleasure in their surfing and follow many unanticipated opportunities.