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Processing input text to generate the selectivity value of a word or word group in a library of texts in a field is related to the frequency of occurrence of that word or word group in library

US7181451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99936
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an automated system, machine-readable storage medium embodying computer-executable code, and method for generating descriptive words and optionally, multi-word groups derived from a digitally encoded, natural-language input text that describes a concept, invention, or event in a selected field. The system includes (a) an electronic digital computer, (b) a database of words and optionally, word-groups derived from a plurality of texts, and (c) machine-readable storage medium embodying computer-executable code for accessing the database. The database provides, or can be used to calculate, a selectivity value for each of the words and optionally, word groups contained in or derived from the input text. Words and optionally, word groups having an above-threshold selectivity value are selected as descriptive terms from the input text.

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