Method for structuring unstructured domains to create value

US7475018B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd. · CH

Inventors

• Arthur W. DeTore · Fort Wayne, US
• Mark K. Clare · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 16, 2001
• Grant date: Jan 6, 2009
• Expiry date: Aug 31, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/00
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method managing knowledge to impart value comprises the steps of developing a domain model from knowledge in an unstructured domain, determining whether there is value in further developing the initial domain model to include a knowledge map and, if so, developing and implementing the knowledge map, and determining whether there is value in further developing the knowledge to include a knowledge clearinghouse and, if so, developing an implementing the knowledge clearinghouse. Certain embodiments may include the additional steps of developing and implementing a knowledge network. The step of developing the initial domain model may comprise the steps of defining organizational and content scopes relevant to the unstructured domain, and identifying entities and processes subject to benefit from structuring of the knowledge. This step may additionally comprise the step of conducting a cost/benefit analysis of the initial domain model based on the organizational and content scopes and identified benefited entities and processes.