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Extension to the expert conversation builder

US9471872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2012
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N5/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Building a runtime dialog is provided. An initial answer to an initial question is received from a user. A state of a conversation thread is created based on the initial answer. A next question to ask is automatically selected by a processor based on the updated state of the conversation thread. The next question is presented to the user. A next answer to the next question is received. The state of the conversation thread is updated based on the next answer. The selecting, presenting, receiving, and updating are repeated until a criterion is satisfied.

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