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System and method for building and maintaining a database

  • US 20020035555A1
  • Filed: 08/03/2001
  • Published: 03/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/04/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for combining data elements to build and maintain a unique database comprised of data entries, comprising:

  • a. using at least one candidate data element that is a candidate to be added to existing data elements in the unique database, performing a comparison between the candidate data element and the existing data elements in the unique database; and

    b. computing a similarity score that represents a similarity between the at least one candidate data element and the existing data elements in the unique database.

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