Data storage and retrieval system
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1. A data classification method comprising the steps of:
- defining a plurality of hierarchical indices;
storing data in a database in a memory; and
, linking the stored data in the database to applicable ones of the indices in dependence on characteristics of the data, the link being with a lowest applicable entry within the hierarchical indices.
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Abstract
A data classification method, data structure and associated systems are described. A number of hierarchical indices are defined and linked to data stored in a database. Data elements are linked to applicable ones of the indices in dependence on characteristics of the data. The link is with the lowest applicable entry in the respective index.
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29 Claims
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1. A data classification method comprising the steps of:
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defining a plurality of hierarchical indices;
storing data in a database in a memory; and
,linking the stored data in the database to applicable ones of the indices in dependence on characteristics of the data, the link being with a lowest applicable entry within the hierarchical indices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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- 5. A data classification data structure comprising a database of data items in a memory and a plurality of indices having a hierarchy of entries, each data item being linked to the lowest applicable entry within applicable ones of the indices in dependence on characteristics of the data.
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26. A method of classifying pages of a Web site to portions of a hierarchical data structure of categories and sub-categories corresponding to said hierarchy, the method comprising the steps of:
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traversing the Web site;
recording characteristics of associations between pages of the Web site;
comparing the recorded characteristics with the hierarchical data structure, wherein if a predetermined number of the recorded characteristics for a page and associated pages match a portion of the hierarchical data structure, the page is classified against the portion of the hierarchical data structure.
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