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Computer processes for analyzing and improving document readability by identifying passive voice

  • US 8,014,996 B1
  • Filed: 09/11/2007
  • Issued: 09/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system to improve authored text by mitigating problems related to passive voice, the system comprising:

  • a database of rules, comprising at least one rule having detection logic for detecting whether a particular writing problem exists in authored text, the detection logic comprising a sign that indicates the possible occurrence or absence of the writing problem relating to passive voice, and correction logic for correcting the problem, the correction logic capable of identifying a proposed edit;

    a computer processor configured to apply the rules to the authored text; and

    a user interface configured to suggest the proposed edit to the user, according to the rules;

    wherein the sign comprises a past participle followed by the word “

    by” and

    one or more of the following;

    a time noun, and a transport noun, said sign not being a predetermined phrase.

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