FRONTEO has filed a patent for an information search apparatus that displays a 2D map with search targets plotted on it. The apparatus allows users to extract search targets by designating a region on the map using a reference mark corresponding to input information. The patent aims to improve the search process by providing a visual representation of search targets on a map. GlobalData’s report on FRONTEO gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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An information search apparatus with reference mark display on a 2d map
An information search apparatus has been filed for a patent, which aims to display a 2D map with search targets plotted on a 2D plane and extract the corresponding search target based on user input. The apparatus includes an information input unit that accepts arbitrary information related to the search target or relevant elements, a 2D map generation unit that generates the map based on coordinate information and displays it on a screen, a reference mark display unit that specifies the feature vectors of the search targets or relevant elements and displays a reference mark on the map, and a target information extraction unit that extracts the search target based on user input on the map.
The apparatus utilizes information databases to generate the 2D map and specify the reference marks. The 2D map generation unit refers to a first information database that stores the search targets, their feature vectors, and corresponding coordinate information. The reference mark display unit refers to either the first information database or a second information database that stores relevant elements, their feature vectors, and coordinate information. This allows the apparatus to generate the map and display the reference marks accurately based on the specified feature vectors.
The apparatus also includes a feature vector computation unit that analyzes the search targets or relevant elements and computes their feature vectors. A coordinate information generation unit performs a dimension compression process on the computed feature vectors to generate 2D coordinate information. The 2D map generation unit and the reference mark display unit utilize the information stored in the information database and the arbitrary information input by the user to perform these processes and specify coordinate information for the search targets or relevant elements, displaying the reference marks accordingly.
The search targets can be either texts or words, and the relevant elements can be words or texts, respectively. The information input unit accepts arbitrary texts or words as input, and the 2D map generation unit generates a map with texts or words plotted based on their respective feature vectors. The reference mark display unit specifies the feature vectors of the input texts or words and displays reference marks on the map accordingly.
Overall, this information search apparatus provides a user-friendly interface for searching and visualizing information on a 2D map, allowing users to easily extract search targets based on their designated regions. The use of feature vectors and coordinate information ensures accurate representation and display of the search targets and relevant elements.
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