Method for determining a logical structure of a document

Details Method for determining a logical structure of a document Method for determining a logical structure of a document

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Robinson, Greta (Department: 2167)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C715S252000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06907431

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining a logical structure of a document. At least one candidate table of contents page of the document is determined, wherein the table of contents page comprises a plurality of table of contents words. The document comprises at least one table of contents page and a plurality of body pages, wherein at least one body page comprises a plurality of body words. A dictionary is built for the candidate table of contents page, the dictionary comprising at least one table of contents word. One body page is analyzed for at least one text match between the plurality of body words and the table of contents words of the dictionary. Based on an evaluation the text match, it is determined whether the body page is a title page.

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