Search tool that utilizes scientific metadata matched against user-entered parameters
US8560531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/242
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing proximate dataset recommendations can begin with the creation of metadata records corresponding to datasets that represent scientific data by a scientific dataset search tool. The metadata records can conform to a standardized structural definition, and may be hierarchical. Values for the data elements of the metadata records can be contained within the datasets. Metadata records with a value that is proximate to a user-entered search parameter can be identified. A proximity score can be calculated for each identified metadata record. The proximity score can express a relevance of the corresponding dataset to the user-entered search parameters. The identified metadata records can be arranged in descending order by the calculated proximity rating, creating a list of proximate dataset results. The proximate dataset results can be presented within a user interface.
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