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Database information consolidation

US8515987B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2004
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/215
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of consolidating records from databases is disclosed. The method comprises initially making a first identification of a candidate match between records using a first search technique. The method further comprises making a second identification of a candidate match between records using a second search technique, and displacing the first identification of a candidate match between records based on a probability that the second identification is correct.

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