Synonym Group Similarity Calculation for Term Unification

Solution Overview

Problem

The creation of multiple synonym groups leads to difficulties in unifying terms due to the presence of similar groups, requiring significant manual effort for organization.

Innovation Solution

A similarity calculation apparatus and method that calculates similarity between synonym group name sets, allowing for the merging of groups with high similarity, thereby unifying terms effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple synonym groups are created to cover various terms, then the coverage of synonyms is improved, but the difficulty of unifying terms increases due to overlapping similar groups

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoverage of synonymsVSAvoiddifficulty of unifying terms

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical organization of synonym groups with an automated information processing system. The similarity calculation apparatus automatically computes similarity between group name sets using computational methods, substituting human manual work with machine-based information processing to resolve overlaps and unify terms efficiently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces similarity calculation as a new parameter to evaluate and compare synonym groups. By calculating similarity values between group name sets, the system objectively identifies overlapping groups and determines which groups should be merged or retained, transforming the subjective term unification process into an objective parameter-driven decision

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple synonym groups are created, then more terms can be covered, but the time required for manual organization increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoverage of synonymsVSAvoidtime for manual organization

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical organization of synonym groups with an automated information processing system. The similarity calculation apparatus automatically computes similarity between group name sets using computational methods, substituting human manual work with machine-based information processing to resolve overlaps and unify terms efficiently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables synonym group management to serve itself through automated similarity calculation. The apparatus independently identifies overlapping groups and determines merger decisions without requiring continuous human intervention, allowing the synonym group structure to self-optimize through computational analysis

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Manufacturing precision

If manual organization of synonym groups is performed, then term unification can be achieved, but the process requires significant time and effort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of term unificationVSAvoidtime for manual organization

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical organization of synonym groups with an automated information processing system. The similarity calculation apparatus automatically computes similarity between group name sets using computational methods, substituting human manual work with machine-based information processing to resolve overlaps and unify terms efficiently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback through similarity calculation results that inform merger decisions. By computing similarity values and using them to determine which groups should be merged, the system creates a feedback loop where calculation results directly guide organizational decisions, maintaining high accuracy while reducing manual effort

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11593420B2Similarity calculation apparatus, recording medium, and similarity calculation method

Publication Date: 2023.02.28 SCREEN HOLDINGS CO LTD

AI summary

A similarity calculation apparatus according to the present invention includes: a name acquisition unit configured to acquire a first group name to which each word belonging to a first synonym group belongs and a second group name to which each word belonging to a second synonym group belongs; a name set generation unit configured to generate a first group name set and a second group name set; and a similarity calculation unit configured to calculate similarity between the first group name set and the second group name set. Therefore, even when a plurality of synonym groups are created, terms can be effectively unified.