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System and method for retrieving and classifying data stored in a database system

US5519865A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1994
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A retrieval interface system which allows a user to view a retrieval result as a percentage of a total number of files, and to further classify the retrieval result into groups based upon attributes of the files. The retrieval interface system includes a classifying section which classifies the contents of a database based on a classification method, a display management section, a classification method storage section, a control section, a history information storage section which retains history information of retrieval conditions, and a quantity display conversion section which converts display elements into a form from which the user can determine the number of elements in each group.

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