Searching heterogeneous interrelated entities
US7849104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/9535
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for searching heterogeneous interrelated entities for a heterogeneous entities search query are disclosed herein. A user may enter the heterogeneous entities search query. The search retrieves and returns multiple types of heterogeneous entities. The retrieved heterogeneous interrelated entities are searched in a unified matrix that represents relationships between one or more heterogeneous entities. The retrieved heterogeneous interrelated entities may have one or more entity types. The set of retrieved interrelated entities may also be ranked based on the similarity between each entity and the search query. Feedback may also be incorporated into the system to improve search accuracy.
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