JPH03278175A - Data base retrieval helping device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the easiness of the operation method and the use of data base retrieval by systematically setting and managing the retrieval method in accordance with a user. CONSTITUTION:Contents of the retrieval method are inputted from a keyboard (k) and are registered in a register part 6 while being confirmed on a terminal picture (t), thereby setting the retrieval method in a form peculiar to the user. At the time of retrieving the data base, the retrieval according with contents registered in this register part 6 is indicated from the keyboard (k), and this indication is displayed on the terminal picture (t). At the time of editing a retrieval keyword by the user, a dictionary file of keywords presented from the external is read by an external keyword reading part 9 and is stored in an editing part 8 together with the input of corresponding information from the keyboard (k). Relations of synonyms and antonyms can be set and selected, and contents in the editing part 4 are referred by an inference selecting part 5 to set and select them. Thus, the data base retrieval is easily operated.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention can improve the search efficiency of information searches, unify and simplify operations, and promote the utilization of information resources when searching and using databases. This invention relates to a database search auxiliary device.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in this type of database search, it has been necessary to memorize search methods such as search keywords and commands for each database to be used. In addition, even if there is a user catalog function for search, it is all managed by the center, so
The situation was such that it was not possible for users to use the system voluntarily.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The conventional database search method described above has the disadvantage that it takes time to master the database search operations because it is necessary to relearn the search method for each database to be used. For this reason, we are expanding the number of database search users,
There was a problem in terms of dissemination that it was difficult to increase the frequency of use.

Furthermore, since the provision and management of search keywords is controlled and dependent on the center that maintains the database, there is a lot of trial and error due to familiarity with terminology and differences in classification, making it difficult to improve search efficiency.

This has led to the problem that it is not easy to obtain desired information or related information. Furthermore, even if there is a catalog editing function for users, all functional services, including this, depend on the center, which, combined with low search efficiency, makes it difficult to reduce the cost of database searches. It was there.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the database search auxiliary device of the present invention has (a) a function that allows the user to set and register a search method in a format specific to the user, and (b) a function for each database that uses this. A function to convert to a compatible search method, (C) a function to display and select search keywords, and (
d) A function that associates user-defined terms with search keywords provided by an external source such as a center that maintains a database. Furthermore, (e) an editing function that specifies the search keywords including the user's defined words and performs the search jII ranking and the relationship and classification between the search keywords, and
(f) A function that automatically re-edits the search ranking of search keywords and mutual relationships and classifications based on the number of searches, the number of keyword layers, the strength of related appearance, etc., and (g) One of its features is the ability to inferentially select a search keyword based on it.

〔Example〕

Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an external view of the device.

As shown in FIG. 1, this device is connected to the keyboard of a terminal for searching a database by means of a keyboard connection part l and a connection cable l.

First, setting of a search method in a user-specific format is performed by inputting the content on the keyboard and registering it in the registration unit 6 while confirming it on the terminal screen t. When searching the database, a search instruction is given using the keyboard according to the contents registered in the registration section 6, and the instructions are displayed on the terminal screen t.

After confirming the search content, a search request is sent to the center that maintains the database, and the search content entered on the terminal screen t is converted into a search formula or command string for each database used by the conversion unit 3. , is communicated via terminal t to the center holding the database.

In addition, for user editing of search keywords, a dictionary file of keywords provided externally is read by an external keyword reading section 9, and is stored in the editing section 8 along with input of corresponding information from the keyboard k.

The stored contents can be selected while being called up on the display section 4. At this time, it is also possible to make a selection based on a relationship such as similar words 9 and opposite words, and this is carried out by the inference selection section 5 while referring to the contents of the editing section 4.

Further, automatic re-editing according to the number of searches and usage patterns is performed in the learning storage section 7 by referring to the input contents on the keyboard and the contents in the editing section 8. The control unit 2 performs overall adjustment control of these.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the present invention improves the operational method and ease of use of database searches by uniformly setting and managing search methods in a manner tailored to the user.

In addition, since it is possible to revise the registered contents such as usage consideration a words and their search rankings and relationships in the auxiliary device in accordance with the synthesis, it is possible to accumulate proficiency in database searching. This allows us to continue improving search efficiency.

Furthermore, since registered contents can be displayed and selected and used on the auxiliary device side, the process of trial and error can be reduced, which has the effect of continuously reducing the cost of database search.

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[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the device and the connection configuration with a terminal when searching a database. 1... Keyboard connection section, 2... Control section, 3... Conversion section, 4... Display section, 5
...Inference selection section, 6...Registration section, 7.
...Learning and Memory Department, 8...Editorial Department, 9...
...External keyword reading section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A functional unit that sets and registers a search method in a user-specific format, a functional unit that converts this into a search method compatible with each database used, a functional unit that displays and selects search keywords, and maintains the database. A functional unit that matches user-defined words to search keywords provided from outside the center, etc., and a function unit that allows you to specify search rankings and link between search keywords for search keywords that include user-defined words. An editing function unit that performs relationships and classifications, and automatically re-edits the search ranking of search keywords and mutual relationships and classifications based on the number of searches at the time of search, the number of keyword layers, the strength of related appearance, etc. A database search auxiliary device characterized by comprising a functional section and a functional section that performs inference selection of search keywords based on the functional section.