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Methods and systems for knowledge management

US6182067A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99937
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for knowledge management which may be performed within a data processing system. In one method, documents held in a database are displayed. Usage information relating to each document in the database is accumulated, a usage score is determined based on that information and a relevance value is assigned. The relevance value is then used to sort the documents and a list is presented to the user. Preferably, knowledge related concepts are defined and a profile representing a knowledge requirement of the user is established. A profile score may then be calculated and included in the relevance value. A user score, based on a subjective assessment of the document, may also be included in the relevance value.

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