Clustering items around predefined anchors
US11403325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/285
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments may provide techniques for clustering using predefined anchors that take into account the knowledge about the anchors. For example, a method of clustering processing may be implemented in a computer comprising a processor, memory accessible by the processor, and computer program instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of points of data to be clustered and a plurality of predefined anchor data points and clustering the plurality of points of data and at least a subset of the predefined anchor data points. Further, the method may include creating a similarity function where anchor points pull stronger than regular points, such that they function as attractors.
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