Research rapidity and efficiency improvement by analysis of research artifact similarity
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1. A computer-implemented method for comparing query-related objects, comprising:
- receiving a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user;
receiving a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user, wherein both the first and second plurality of query-related objects include objects of different object types;
determining a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type, comprising;
determining a plurality of query-related objects based on their frequency of use in composing queries; and
calculating the degree of similarity based on comparing the first plurality of query-related objects of each object type with the second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type, wherein the degree of similarity is reduced upon determining that the first plurality of query-related objects and the second plurality of query-related objects contain at least one query-related object that is similar to one of the determined plurality of query-related objects;
andupon determining that the degree of similarity exceeds a predefined threshold for similarity, issuing a notification of the degree of similarity to the first user, wherein the notification identifies the second user using contact information associated with the second plurality of query-related objects.
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Abstract
Methods for comparing query-related objects are provided. In one embodiment, a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user is compared to a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user to determine a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects. A notification of the degree of similarity is issued.
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1. A computer-implemented method for comparing query-related objects, comprising:
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receiving a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user; receiving a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user, wherein both the first and second plurality of query-related objects include objects of different object types; determining a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type, comprising; determining a plurality of query-related objects based on their frequency of use in composing queries; and calculating the degree of similarity based on comparing the first plurality of query-related objects of each object type with the second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type, wherein the degree of similarity is reduced upon determining that the first plurality of query-related objects and the second plurality of query-related objects contain at least one query-related object that is similar to one of the determined plurality of query-related objects; and upon determining that the degree of similarity exceeds a predefined threshold for similarity, issuing a notification of the degree of similarity to the first user, wherein the notification identifies the second user using contact information associated with the second plurality of query-related objects. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-implemented method for comparing query-related objects, comprising:
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receiving a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user; receiving a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user, wherein both the first and second plurality of query-related objects include objects of different object types; retrieving contact information associated with the second plurality of query-related objects, wherein the contact information pertains to the second user; determining a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type, comprising; assigning a weight to each received query-related object; determining a plurality of query-related objects based on their frequency of use in composing queries; and calculating the degree of similarity based on comparing the first plurality of query-related objects of each object type with the second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type, wherein the degree of similarity is reduced upon determining that the first plurality of query-related objects and the second plurality of query-related objects contain at least one query-related object that is similar to one of the determined plurality of query-related objects; and upon determining that the adjusted degree of similarity exceeds a predefined threshold for similarity, issuing a notification of the degree of similarity to the first user, wherein the notification contains at least a portion of the retrieved contact information for the second user and that allows the first user to communicate with the second user. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A computer-implemented method for comparing query-related objects, comprising:
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receiving a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user; receiving a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user, wherein both the first and second plurality of query-related objects include objects of different object types; retrieving contact information associated with the second plurality of query-related objects, wherein the contact information pertains to the second user; comparing the first plurality of query-related objects of each type with the second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type to determine a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects of the same object type;
wherein comparing comprises;comparing a component of each of the query-related objects in the first plurality of query-related objects with a component of each of the query-related objects in the second plurality of query-related objects to determine a degree of similarity of the components; determining a plurality of query-related objects based on their frequency of use in composing queries; and using the degree of similarity of the components to determine the degree of similarity of the first and second plurality of query-related objects, wherein the degree of similarity is reduced upon determining that the first plurality of query-related objects and the second plurality of query-related objects contain at least one query-related object that is similar to one of the determined plurality of query-related objects; and upon determining that the degree of similarity exceeds a predefined threshold for similarity, issuing a notification of the degree of similarity to the first user, wherein the notification contains at least a portion of the retrieved contact information for the second user and that allows the first user to communicate with the second user. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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