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DETECTING RELATIONSHIPS IN UNSTRUCTURED TEXT

  • US 20080177740A1
  • Filed: 03/26/2008
  • Published: 07/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method of detecting a relationship between a first entity and a second entity, said method comprising:

  • creating a text pattern that represents a type of relationship, wherein said text pattern comprises a first slot for said first entity and a second slot for said second entity;

    analyzing a text-based document so as to locate said text pattern within said document;

    determining a location for each proper name occurring within said document; and

    extracting proper names located within said first slot and said second slot of said text pattern within said document, wherein said proper names located within said first slot and said second slot identify said first entity and said second entity.

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