System and method for information retrieval using context...

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Wong, Don (Department: 2163)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

C707S736000, C707S769000, C707S771000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08005806

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of collecting information and associated context are provided. Information is retrieved using context information by receiving a search request to identify an information item, the search request including a context comprising circumstantial information related to a previous experience with the information item, and searching at least one data store using the context item, so as to identify the information item associated with the context.

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