Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database and file access – Post processing of search results
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Harper, Eliyah S (Department: 2166)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database and file access
Post processing of search results
C707S802000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07877383
ABSTRACT:
A method of processing information is provided. The method includes collecting text strings of definition candidates from a data source. The definition candidates are ranked based on the text strings.
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Cao Yunbo
Li Hang
Xu Jun
Harper Eliyah S
Microsoft Corporation
Volkmann Christopher J.
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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