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Information retrieval system

US11775493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2017
Grant dateOct 3, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/31
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In various examples there is an information retrieval system which has a memory storing an index of items, each item having one or more features of a plurality of features. The index includes, for each item, an indication of the features of that item; and is configured at least according to the features. The memory stores a plurality of questions about the features of the items. The information retrieval system has a question selector that selects at least one of the questions on the basis of at least an expected information gain of the question with respect to the items. A search component searches the index using answers to the selected questions received from a user.

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