AUTOMATIC TEXT SKIMMING USING LEXICAL CHAINS
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1. A method for automatic text skimming using lexical chains, the method comprising:
- creating at least one lexical chain from an electronic document;
creating a concept list of positions within the electronic document where at least one concept represented by one of the at least one lexical chain is mentioned;
assembling a positions list of positions where the at least one concept is mentioned;
receiving a selection of at least one concept from the positions list; and
highlighting, in response to receiving the selection, sections of the electronic document that contain the selected at least one concept.
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Abstract
Automatic text skimming using lexical chains may be provided. First, at least one lexical chain may be created from an electronic document. Next, a list of positions within the electronic document may be created. The positions may include where at least one concept represented by one of the at least one lexical chain is mentioned. In addition, a list of the position where the at least one concept is mentioned may be assembled. A selection of at least one concept may be received from the list.
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1. A method for automatic text skimming using lexical chains, the method comprising:
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creating at least one lexical chain from an electronic document; creating a concept list of positions within the electronic document where at least one concept represented by one of the at least one lexical chain is mentioned; assembling a positions list of positions where the at least one concept is mentioned; receiving a selection of at least one concept from the positions list; and highlighting, in response to receiving the selection, sections of the electronic document that contain the selected at least one concept. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 13. A method for using lexical chains to construct a search index for at least one text document for use by a search engine.
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23. A method for providing a search engine:
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receiving a query; determining if the query contains at least one multiword term from a terms list of terms in the search index; and for each single word in the query, retrieving from the search index a document list of at least one document that contains the lexical chains that include the word. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A computer-readable medium which stores a set of instructions which when executed performs a method for automatic text skimming using lexical chains, the method executed by the set of instructions comprising:
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creating at least one lexical chain from an electronic document; creating a concept list of positions within the electronic document where at least one concept represented by one of the at least one lexical chain is mentioned; assembling a positions list indicating where the at least one concept is mentioned; receiving a selection of at least one concept from the positions list; and in response to the selection, performing at least one of the following; (i) hiding sections of the electronic document that do not contain the selected at least one concept, (ii) highlighting sections of the electronic document that contain the selected at least one concept, and (iii) both (i) and (ii). - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A system for automatic text skimming using lexical chains, the system comprising:
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a memory storage; and a processing unit coupled to the memory storage, wherein the processing unit is operative to; create an annotated table of contents from an electronic document; create concept list comprising a list of positions within the electronic document where at least one concept represented by one of at least one lexical chain is mentioned; and receive a selection of at least one concept from the annotated table of contents. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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32. A method for filtering adjectives from a lexical chain, the method comprising:
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receiving the lexical chain comprising an adjective; testing the adjective to determine if the adjective is at least one of the following;
a characteristic adjective and a non-characteristic adjective;when the adjective is a non-characteristic adjective, removing the adjective from the lexical chain; and when the adjective is a characteristic adjective, leaving the adjective in the lexical chain. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A method for filtering adjectives before or during formation of a lexical chain, the method comprising:
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receiving an adjective; testing the adjective to determine if the adjective is at least one of the following;
a characteristic adjective and a non-characteristic adjective;when the adjective is a non-characteristic adjective, form the lexical chain without using the adjective; when the adjective is a characteristic adjective, form the lexical chain, wherein the lexical chain comprises the adjective.
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