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Method and apparatus for displaying text information and numerical information in association with each other

US7774338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2006
Grant dateAug 10, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for associating text information with numerical information. A first phrase corresponding to a time period is generated. The first phrase represents a change in first numerical information over the time period. The first numerical information includes time-series data pertaining to a financial index. The text information is retrieved through use of a retrieval condition that includes the first phrase. The first numerical information is retrieved through use of the retrieval condition and the first phrase. The extracted text information and the retrieved first numerical information are outputted in association with each other.

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