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Query word relevance adjustment in a search of an information retrieval system

  • US 5,737,734 A
  • Filed: 09/15/1995
  • Issued: 04/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing a search of a database in an information retrieval system in response to a query having at least one query word with a query word weight for applying said query word to said database and selecting information from said information retrieval system in accordance with said query word, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) determining whether a selected query word is a slow word;

    (b) decreasing a weight assigned to said selected query word if said selected query word is a slow word; and

    (c) selecting said information from said information retrieval system in accordance with said assigned weight decreased in step (b).

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