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Method and system to categorize items automatically

US9639599B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2014
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments disclose methods and systems to categorize automatically a merchant listing. In one example, the method includes determining a first category identifier for the merchant listing by performing a first search to compare the first category identifier with a plurality of category identifiers in a first database. Based on a determination that no match was found as a result of the first search, a second search is performed to compare the first category identifier with a plurality of category relationships in a second database. A second category identifier of the merchant listing is provided in response to a match being found in the second search and the second category identifier is associated with the merchant listing. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

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