Eric A. Gustafson
Engineering at Mdw Ln, Macungie, PA
License number
Louisiana PE.0017035
Issued Date
Mar 29, 1978
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2010
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Chemical Engineer
Address
Address
5070 Meadow Ln, Macungie, PA 18062
Professional information
Method For Rating A Match For A Given Entity Found In A List Of Entities
US Patent:
5659731, Aug 19, 1997
Filed:
Jun 19, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/491743
Inventors:
Eric S. Gustafson - Macungie PA
Assignee:
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. - Mary Hill NJ
International Classification:
G06F 1730, G06F 706
US Classification:
395604
Abstract:
In a system that accepts a given search entity from a user and utilizes a database to identify a possible matching entity from a large list of entries, a method is provided for evaluating the reliability of the matching entity. Preferably, the method is carried out with minimal human intervention. A user inputs a plurality of attributes to identify a given entity, the system identifies a possible matching entity, and assigns a numerical grade to reflect the match quality of each attribute. Thereafter, the method assigns a grade to each attribute score, assembles the grades into a key, uses the key to address a memory, and retrieves a confidence code or quality indicator from the memory. The confidence codes are based on empirical information and reflect the overall quality of the match for the particular entity.