More efficient search algorithm (MESA) using prioritized search sequencing
US8069159B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/90344
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A more efficient search algorithm introduces a variety of new tools and strategies to more efficiently search and retrieve desired records from an electronic database. Among these are a strategy that utilizes the frequency of occurrence or similar statistical calculation relating to one or more search fields, search terms or attributes of database records to execute multiple search queries in a more efficient search sequence. In addition, a database is structured to allow for the determination of the frequency of occurrence or similar statistical calculation of any search field, search term, or search attribute, for an entire database and for any subset of a database. The invention finds potential application in any database search application, but is particularly useful in delivering directory assistance services.
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