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Information retrieval

  • US 20050004910A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2004
  • Published: 01/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An information retrieval system in which a set of distinct information items map to respective nodes in an array of nodes by mutual similarity of said information items, so that similar information items map to nodes at similar positions in said array of nodes;

  • said system comprising;

    (i) a search arrangement for selecting a subset of said information items by applying a user-defined search query against said information items, said search arrangement being operable to detect a degree of relevance of each information item in said subset to said search query; and

    (ii) a graphical user interface for displaying a representation of those nodes corresponding to at least some of said subset of information items as a two-dimensional display array of display points within a node display area on a user display;

    (iii) said graphical user interface being operable to display said display points with respective display properties dependent on said detected degree of relevance of a corresponding information item.

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