Preparing a data source for a natural language query
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1. A method of enabling a target data source to be queried by natural language searching, the method comprising the sequential acts of:
- capturing metadata associated with a target data source, the metadata defining a target concept model; and
processing the target concept model to enable database searching through user queries stated in natural language.
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Abstract
The invention teaches preparing data sources for a natural language query. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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1. A method of enabling a target data source to be queried by natural language searching, the method comprising the sequential acts of:
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capturing metadata associated with a target data source, the metadata defining a target concept model; and
processing the target concept model to enable database searching through user queries stated in natural language. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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