Patent ID: 7788203
Filing Date: 2010-08-31
Classification: G06F,G06N

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for inferring a probability of a first inference regarding a chaotic event, the computer implemented method comprising: entering the first inference into the database as a first additional datum; entering a categorization of the first inference into the database as a second additional datum; entering a categorization of the probability of the first inference into the database as a third additional datum; receiving a query at a database regarding a fact regarding a chaotic event, wherein the database comprises a plurality of divergent data, wherein the plurality of divergent data comprise data related to the chaotic event, wherein the plurality of divergent data includes a plurality of cohort data, wherein each datum of the database is conformed to the dimensions of the database, wherein each datum of the plurality of data has associated metadata and an associated key, wherein the associated metadata comprises data regarding cohorts associated with the corresponding datum, data regarding hierarchies associated with the corresponding datum, data regarding a corresponding source of the datum, and data regarding probabilities associated with integrity, reliability, and importance of each associated datum; establishing the fact as a frame of reference for the query; applying a first set of rules to the query, wherein the first set of rules are determined for the query according to a second set of rules, wherein the first set of rules determine how the plurality of data are to be compared to the fact, and wherein the first set of rules determine a search space for the query; executing the query to create the probability of the first inference, wherein the probability of the first inference is determined from comparing the plurality of data according to the first set of rules, and wherein the probability of the first inference relates to one of at least one cause of the chaotic event, at least one proximate cause of the chaotic event, at least one affect of the chaotic event, at least one effect of the chaotic event, a first probability of whether an event is related to the chaotic event, a second probability of whether an object is related to the chaotic event, and combinations thereof; and storing the probability of the first inference.