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Method and apparatus for template-based processing of electronic documents

US9208450B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2013
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N20/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for processing electronic documents are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for processing electronic documents comprising obtaining an electronic document being sent over a network toward a destination, analyzing text content of the electronic documents to identify whether the electronic document matches any of a plurality of predefined document templates, wherein the electronic document conforms to a structure of at least one of the plurality of predefined document templates, and wherein the analyzing comprises executing at least one machine learning algorithm, the at least one machine learning algorithm trained using at least one sample electronic document having a predefined template, obtaining a document loss prevention (DLP) policy based on the at least one document template associated with the electronic document, and selectively allowing the electronic document to continue toward the destination based on the DLP policy.

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