Algorithm for automatic selection of discriminant term combinations for document categorization

A general problem that arises in many systems for automating the handling of documents is the need to assign a particular document to a class or category dependent on the subject matter discussed in its content. A method and apparatus for document categorization are described. In one embodiment, the...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Lynch, Michael Richard
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Online-Zugang:Volltext bestellen
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:A general problem that arises in many systems for automating the handling of documents is the need to assign a particular document to a class or category dependent on the subject matter discussed in its content. A method and apparatus for document categorization are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises automatically selecting one or more discriminant term combinations and using the one or more discriminant term combinations for document categorization.