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Systems and methods for providing user assistance in retrieving data from a relational database

  • US 6,023,697 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1998
  • Issued: 02/08/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for retrieving data from files in a relational database, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a query from a user,using the query to access the database,accepting key words from the user when a result of the database access is unacceptable,selecting sample phrases incorporating the key words,outputting the sample phrases for the user to review,receiving input from the user to select at least one of the sample phrases, andgenerating a database query based on the user input.

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