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Techniques for searching for best matches in tables of information

  • US 6,678,675 B1
  • Filed: 03/30/2000
  • Issued: 01/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer implemented method of searching for best matches in a table storing information in multiple rows, wherein each row includes multiple fields, comprising:

  • traversing a first tree that stores information from the rows of the table according to a first value for a first field;

    saving the information that is encountered when traversing the first tree in a second tree according to data in a second field; and

    traversing the second tree according to a second value for the second field to determine the best match for the first and second values.

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