Method and apparatus for finding differences in documents
US9710704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V30/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for finding and presenting differences between documents are provided. One method includes identifying one or more differences between a first document and at least one second document. The method further includes determining each of the one or more differences to be either a significant difference or an insignificant difference. The determination of whether each of the one or more differences is a significant difference or an insignificant difference may be performed in an automated manner without intervention from a user. The method further includes providing an identification of the significant differences to the user. The method further includes either hiding the insignificant differences from the user or providing an identification of the insignificant differences in a different manner than a manner in which the identification of the significant differences is provided.
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