Suggesting an alternative to the spelling of a search query

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2003-02-10

2008-10-21

Alam, Hosain T (Department: 2166)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C715S257000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07440941

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for suggesting an alternative spelling for a search query is provided. A request to search for files that match the search query is received. The alternative spelling is selected based on a set of factors. According to one aspect, the set of factors includes how frequently the alternative spelling occurs in a plurality of files. According to one aspect, the set of factors includes how frequently the alternative spelling occurs in one or more previously received requests to search for files.

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