Extraction of keywords for generating multiple search queries
US10853395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/353
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for providing a final result set to a user. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving from the user an input question directed to an organization belonging to a particular category. The method includes applying a plurality of rules to the input question, at least one rule being assigned a weight dependent on the particular category to which the organization belongs. The method further includes extracting, based on applying the plurality of rules, multiple collections of keywords and generating a plurality of search queries. Each search query includes a different collection of keywords. The method also includes submitting the plurality of search queries to a database and in response, receiving multiple result sets from the database. The method further includes in response to the input question, providing a final result including a subset of documents included in the multiple result sets to the user.
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