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Computer-implemented systems and methods for comparing and associating objects

US8924388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2013
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for comparing and associating objects. In some embodiments, a method is provided for associating a first object with one or more objects within a plurality of objects, each object comprising a first plurality of properties, each property comprising data reflecting a characteristic of an entity represented by the object, the associated objects comprising matching data in corresponding properties for a second plurality of properties. The method may include executing, for each object within the plurality of objects and for the first object, the following: creating a slug for the object, the slug comprising the second plurality of properties from the object; and inputting the slug for the object into a Bloom filter. Further, the method may include creating for a bin within the Bloom filter corresponding to the slug for the first object, an association between objects whose slugs correspond to the bin if the slugs for those objects match.

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