Method For Searching A Collection Of Libraries
First Claim
1. A method for searching identifying data, comprising:
- (a) compiling a master library of data from users of a network; and
(b) determining proximity of an independent library to a sub-library within said master library.
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Abstract
A method for searching identifying data in a library or a collection of libraries. The method includes the steps of compiling a master library of data and determining the overlap of data from an independent library to sub-library within the master library. The purpose is to determine the range of overlapping data between two libraries, and make recommendations of data omitted from one of the libraries if the libraries are determined to be closely related. In determining the proximity of the libraries, a comparison of names between the libraries is conducted based upon a factor. Thereafter, the libraries are assigned a rank based upon a criteria and a score is assigned to the library based upon the closeness of the rank of the data in the library to the data in the master library.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for searching identifying data, comprising:
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(a) compiling a master library of data from users of a network; and
(b) determining proximity of an independent library to a sub-library within said master library. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system to search data, comprising:
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a master library compiled from users of a network; and
a manager to determine a proximity of an independent library to a sub-library within the master library. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An article comprising:
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a computer-readable signal bearing medium;
a master library compiled from users of a network; and
means in the medium for determining proximity of an independent library to a sub-library within said master library. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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