Method and apparatus for intelligent help that matches the semantic similarity of the inferred intent of query or command to a best-fit predefined command intent
October 19, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTraining machine for keyboards Automated information input, storage, and retrieval system Retrieval of related linked linguistic expressions including synonyms and antonyms Dialog user error diagnosis, severity, and help technique Cursor controlled page selection in a video display Method for providing an on line help facility for interactive information handling systems Artificial intelligence system Method and apparatus for storing and updating user entered command strings for use with otherwise unassigned softkeys Software training system Method and apparatus of intelligent guidance in natural language InventorApplicationNo. 476845 filed on 02/08/1990US Classes:707/5Query augmenting and refining (e.g., inexact access)ExaminersPrimary: Lee, Thomas C.Assistant: Armsbury, Wayne Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 015/40G06F 015/403 G06F 007/20 AbstractA data processing system which suggests a valid command to a user when the user enters a question or an erroneous command. The purposes of the various commands executable by the system are stored as a plurality of intents. When the user enters a question or an erroneous command, the system looks up the intent corresponding to it and semantically compares such an intent with other intents. When another intent is found, based on the comparison, to be within a predetermined degree of similarity, the command defined by such other intent is offered as a suggestion to the user.Other References
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