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Method and apparatus for searching sentences by analyzing words

US5987447A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for searching sentences by analyzing words. The method arranges the expressive conceptual words of words in a sentence data base to establish a corresponding index table of conceptual words and sentences. Next, the conceptual words of words are arranged, namely, by performing the conceptual distinguishing of words to establish a corresponding index table of words and conceptual words. After a user inputs a word, many expressive conceptual words of the word are searched through the corresponding index table of words and conceptual words. After the user inputs an option signal to select an expectant conceptual word of the word, appropriate sentences are searched through the corresponding index table of conceptual words and sentences and a sentence data base. Using the above method, the present invention can effectively raise the ratio of hitting the target for searching an appropriate sentence, and increase the speed of searching sentence.

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