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Machine assisted query formulation

US8812534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/242
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Architecture for completing search queries by using artificial intelligence based schemes to infer search intentions of users. Partial queries are completed dynamically in real time. Additionally, search aliasing can also be employed. Custom tuning can be performed based on at least query inputs in the form of text, graffiti, images, handwriting, voice, audio, and video signals. Natural language processing occurs, along with handwriting recognition and slang recognition. The system includes a classifier that receives a partial query as input, accesses a query database based on contents of the query input, and infers an intended search goal from query information stored on the query database. A query formulation engine receives search information associated with the intended search goal and generates a completed formal query for execution.

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