METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEFINING DATA OF INTEREST
First Claim
1. A method for extracting data from a data source, the method comprising:
- applying an extractor pattern to a data source;
retrieving data from the data source that corresponds to the extractor pattern; and
storing the data.
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention include tools for extracting data of interest from the world wide web (WWW). The extraction is accomplished using descriptions of data of interest. The descriptions of data of interest can include computer programs comprising a sequence of instructions and extractor patterns. The extractor patterns can be developed interactively using a web browser integrated into the graphical development environment for creating the descriptions of data of interest. The instructions can be selected from a predetermined list of instructions designed for extracting information from the WWW. The descriptions of data of interest can be grouped into categories sharing common query elements.
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1. A method for extracting data from a data source, the method comprising:
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applying an extractor pattern to a data source; retrieving data from the data source that corresponds to the extractor pattern; and storing the data. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. An apparatus for extracting data from a data source, the apparatus comprising;
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at least one processor; and at least one memory operatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to; apply an extractor pattern to a data source; retrieve data from the data source that corresponds to the extractor pattern; and store the data. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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