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Method and apparatus for automated feature selection

US7562054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2004
Grant dateJul 14, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F18/211
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for automated feature selection is provided. One or more initial sets of features are generated and evaluated to determine quality scores for the feature sets. Selected ones of the feature sets are (i) chosen according to the quality scores and modified to generate a generation of modified feature sets, (ii) the modified feature sets are evaluated to determine quality scores for the modified feature sets, and (i) and (ii) are repeated until a modified feature set is satisfactory.

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