US Patent No: 7,668,850

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Abstract

A navigation system is used in combination with a data retrieval system to more effectively locate the correct answers or information in search content. The navigation system provides taxonomies that identify different information categories and sub-categories (facets). Classifiers automatically classify the search content by identifying the content corresponding with associated facets. The facets, in conjunction with the associated classifiers, provide robust classification and correlation between both structured and unstructured content. Rules can be used in conjunction with the facets and classifiers to automatically control different navigation operations. The navigation system can also leverage ontologies to dynamically create taxonomies and provides unique facet expansion and intra-document classification operations.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ORACLE OTC SUBSIDIARY LLCREDWOOD SHORES, CA76

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bierner, Gann Alexander Oakland, CA 15 41

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