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Apparatus and method of program classification based on syntax of transcript information

US6798912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/7844
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of program classification based on syntax of transcript information includes receiving transcript information associated with the program wherein the transcript information has a plurality of sentences, determining characteristics of at least one of the plurality of sentences of the transcript information to identify at least the type and subject of the sentence, comparing the characteristics of the at least one of the plurality of sentences with a list of sentence characteristics having associated therewith a plurality of program types, and based on the comparing step, selecting a classification of program which is most closely associated with the characteristics of the at least one of the plurality of sentences.

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