Method of utilizing implicit references to answer a query

Details Method of utilizing implicit references to answer a query Method of utilizing implicit references to answer a query

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Robinson, Greta (Department: 2177)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C704S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957213

ABSTRACT:
A method of utilizing implicit references to answer a query includes receiving segments of text, wherein individual segments have elements. Implicit references are inferred between elements of the segments. The inferring operation includes identifying implicit references to antecedent elements. A query is received. In response to the query, one or more segments are identified as relevant to the query based at least in part on the implicit references.

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