Clustering of data records with hierarchical cluster IDs
US10922337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F18/231
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates clustering similar data records together in a hierarchical clustering scheme. Each tier in a cluster corresponds to a minimal match score, which reflects a degree of confidence. A hierarchical cluster ID is generated for respective data records. The hierarchical cluster ID may be made up of a series of values, wherein each value reflects a tier within the hierarchical clustering scheme. A user may enter a partial hierarchical cluster ID to select clusters associated with a lower confidence. Thus, in some embodiments, the hierarchical cluster ID is variable in length in a manner that corresponds to the tiers in the hierarchical clustering scheme.
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