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Methods and apparatus for dynamic classification of discourse

  • US 5,768,580 A
  • Filed: 05/31/1995
  • Issued: 06/16/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for dynamic classification of input discourse, said method comprising the steps of:

  • storing a plurality of hierarchically arranged categories that form a static hierarchy;

    processing said input discourse to identify a plurality of content carrying words;

    generating at least one theme for said input discourse;

    selecting one of said categories from said static hierarchy to classify said theme;

    generating at least one dynamic category based on said content carrying words, wherein said dynamic category defines a greater level of detail than said categories in said static hierarchy; and

    generating a link between said dynamic hierarchy and said static hierarchy to form a detailed classification hierarchy, wherein terminology from said input discourse is utilized to classify said input discourse.

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