Inventors:
Mirko Minnich - Merion PA, US
Assignee:
Elsevier, Inc. - New York NY
International Classification:
G06F 17/30
Abstract:
A computer system and method are provided to promote the creation of a dynamically alterable taxonomy supporting query based database investigations is select fields. The system operates seamlessly and transparent to the underlying system search functions. A query that uses search terms unrecognized by the then extant taxonomy triggers a series of operations that test the new terms and updates the taxonomy as appropriate. To facilitate speed and accuracy, the system creates incentives to promote the enhancement of the taxonomy for an emerging technology.
