ATTRIBUTED SEMANTIC SEARCH
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1. A method comprising:
- accepting an unstructured search query from a requester;
analyzing the query in a computer to identify a best structured request;
applying the structured request to a set of structured data; and
returning, to the requester, results of the application of the structured request to the set of structured data.
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Abstract
A method and system for performing a semantic search on structured data. An unstructured search query is received from a requestor. The query is evaluated within a computer to identify a best structured request based on the unstructured search query. The selected structured request is applied to a set of structured data. The result of the application of the structured request is then returned to the requestor.
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1. A method comprising:
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accepting an unstructured search query from a requester; analyzing the query in a computer to identify a best structured request; applying the structured request to a set of structured data; and returning, to the requester, results of the application of the structured request to the set of structured data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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8. A system comprising:
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a processor; an electronic display; a graphical user interface (GUI) to accept an unstructured search query in a search window; a persistent storage unit retaining at least one set of structured data; and a query analyzer to convert the unstructured query into a best structured request. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored therein which when executed by a processor cause the processor to:
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accept an unstructured search query from a requester; analyze the query in a computer to identify a best structured request; apply the structured request to a set of structured data; and return, to the requester, results of the application of the structured request to the set of structured data.
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