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Benefits of the Technology

Precision Content Retrieval provides users with three key benefits.
  • Specific passage retrieval -- finds specific passages of information content that are responsive to queries by users
  • Intuitive ranking of hits -- produces a scored list of specific passages within documents
  • Conceptual navigation -- structured taxonomy is suitable for efficient browsing and navigation of concepts found in documents

Comparison with Traditional Information Retrieval

Crucial differences exist between traditional informational retrieval and precison content retrieval.

Traditional Information Retrieval:

  • Is designed for a scholar/analyst who wants comprehensive coverage
  • Retrieves entire documents
  • Is focused on coarse-grained, topics
  • Works best for large queries and targets
  • Depends on word counting

Precision Content Retrieval:

  • Is designed for those wanting quick access
  • Retrieves relevant passages within a document
  • Is intended for fine-grained, specific information needs
  • Works best for small queries and targets
  • Exploits knowledge of language and meaning

Knowledge Technology Group, Sun Microsystems Laboratories