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When I perform searches under the general subject of 'multiprocessing', I struggle with defining all of the significant words (phrases, concepts, etc,) used to define the same subject. For instance, parallel processing, cluster processing, distributed processing, grid processing, thread processing, and on and on...
Can anyone help me with this?
Comments (3)
Sep 25, 2009
Michael Matthews says:
Hi Gary, STN have great Index Terms that can be expanded upon to give narrower ...Hi Gary,
STN have great Index Terms that can be expanded upon to give narrower (or broader) related terms; these, then, can be included in the search by using E-numbers. I'm not sure it you're using STN, but it is an excellent tool for this sort of problem.
Good luck,
Michael
Sep 26, 2009
Dominic DeMarco says:
Gary, I would suggest you use classification-based tools which should encompass...Gary,
I would suggest you use classification-based tools which should encompass the equivalent phraseology and then in an iterative manner, adjust your initial text based queries. Do the same thing using multi-generational citation searching of the relevant art you locate.
Suggested classifications for parallel processing would be US Class 712 in general and subclass 28 in particular (Subject matter including a particular architecture having two or more physically separate processors performing different tasks with shared resources such that their combined work contribute to a common goal.) Subclass E.9008 is appears relevant and is equivalent to ECLA or IPC Classfication G06F9/28 (Enhancement of operational speed, e.g. by using several micro-control devices operating in parallel). Many of the third party data providers also have classification systems (Derwent for example) to do this too.
Unfortunately, classification is a pretty broken system these days (at least within the US Patent Office), so you'll need to use a multi-prong strategy to locate the specific material you are searching. But classification does provide a great resource for learning additional terminology which is synonymous with your subject matter.
(Regarding the various prongs: my favored five are text only, classification only, classification combined with text, citations, and citations combined with text. Semantic engines provide a plausible sixth, but I'm inexperienced with them. Experience and results will teach you which prongs to rely most heavily upon within a given search.)
Dominic
Sep 28, 2009
Marimuthu says:
Hi Gary, Google is providing a solution for this kind of problem and the tool c...Hi Gary,
Google is providing a solution for this kind of problem and the tool called "Google Sets" http://labs.google.com/sets. Even though, I am not sure about and how much this will help for creating patent search critriea.
With Regards,
Mari