Method, system, and apparatus for converting numbers between measurement systems based upon semantically labeled strings
CA 2427797 A1 · Owner: Microsoft Corporation · Inventors: Arayasantiparb, Athapan; Abbar, Mohamed A.; Moore, Thomas G.
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A method, system, and apparatus are provided for converting numbers between different units of measurement. When a string of text is entered into an, application program, the string is analyzed to determine whether the string of text, includes a number having an associated unit name. If the string of text includes a, number having an associated unit name the number is semantically labeled with schema information that identifies the unit name as a source unit of measurement. When a selection is received of the number or an indication that the number is labeled with schema information, a list of actions may be provided identifying conversion options available for the number. One of the …
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- Filed May 5, 2003. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 5, 2023.
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