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Patent relating to graph-based ranking algorithms for text processing.
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Abstract: The present invention provides a method of processing at least one natural language text using a graph. The method includes determining a plurality of text units based upon the natural language text, associating the plurality of text units with a plurality of graph nodes, and determining at least one connecting relation between at least two of the plurality of text units. The method also includes associating the at least one connecting relation with at least one graph edge connecting at least two of the plurality of graph nodes and determining a plurality of rankings associated with the plurality of graph nodes based upon the at least one graph edge. The method can also include a graphical visualization of at least one important text unit in a natural language text or collection of texts. Methods for word sense disambiguation, keyword extraction, and sentence extraction are also provided.
Prior Publication Data: US 2005/0278325 A1, December 15, 2005.
Related U.S. Application Data: Provisional application number 60/579,372, filed on June 14, 2004.
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