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Method and system for determining an answer to a query

US8966439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2013
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16C20/70
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method to help a user determine a formula, (e.g., a fact, rule, or principle expressed in scientific, mathematical, technical, etc. symbols), a user may input an indication of the formula in an imprecise syntax. The inputted indication may be in ASCII text, for example, and may include technical shorthand, technical abbreviations, pseudocode, etc. In response, one or more formulas corresponding to the user's input are determined. Optionally, other outputs related to the determined formula (s) may be generated. In one implementation, software programming code corresponding to the formula is generated. Then, the formula (s) and the output(s) are presented to the user.

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