Method and apparatus for concept-based searching across a...

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2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Mofiz, Apu (Department: 2161)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07392238

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the invention, a method includes receiving a search term for a query. The method also includes searching a network of concept terms for terms related to the search term. Additionally, the query is reformulated using the search term and the related terms. A local database is searched for data terms that match the search term and the related terms. The data terms are from documents residing on websites located on servers across a network. Moreover, the method includes retrieving the documents from the websites whose data terms match the search term and the related terms.

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