Seeker Semantic Search Engine Glossary & FAQ
How does Seeker Engine work?
The Seeker Engine uses a variety of NLP technologies such as term disambiguation and document clustering to deliver intelligent search results that match the semantic information retrieval needs of the searcher.
Can I search my own and expanded databases?
Absolutely. The goal of our intelligent search technology is to help you find information within your company databases and document collections.
Why is semantic search better than using keywords?
Semantic search is better than using keywords because it satisfies the user's information needs – the answer might be found in a document that contains related but different keywords. This is especially helpful in enterprises with smaller document sets, where intelligent search could make the difference between relevant results and none at all.
How is Natural Language Processing different than semantic search?
NLP is one of the underlying technologies we use to achieve semantic search. It allows the computer to understand the meaning of human language, which helps the engine deliver documents that actually answer the question being asked.
How does Natural Language Processing work?
Natural Language Processing and text mining work by identifying the structures of English grammar and extracting knowledge from these structures. Instead of being able to match exact words from your question into the documents it pulls up for you, it understands the concept of synonyms, antonyms, and related words or phrases. It doesn't just have a fixed list of related terms that it will use for all time against your database of technology -- it learns from you and your database what words and phrases your industry considers to be related. The Seeker semantic search engine knows the English language and understands its nuances.
Why is there a critical need for Natural Language Processing technology?
As the need to manage relevant information grows so does the pressure on knowledge workers to access that data more efficiently. Natural Language Processing gives users the power to get to the valuable information that they need as quickly as possible.
Why is Natural Language Processing not used by many other enterprise search firms?
What is the process for Seeker to supply a end-to-end enterprise solution?
We will work with you to provide a customized solution for your business. We can help gather and index your documents, connect to your databases, and provide a tailored solution for your specific information retrieval needs. To discuss your needs please contact our sales department.
I have an engine that is not performing properly. How can Seeker help?
We can bootstrap off your existing search engine and use our technology to improve your results.
We have documents and stored data in several continents and many different document formats. Can the Seeker Engine still work for us?
Yes it can. This is one area where the Seeker Engine excels and leaves competing enterprise search engines in the dust. The Seeker Engine handles many types of documents – and we can also write custom connectors for any special document types you might have, no matter where they are.
Glossary
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- is a field of Computer Science and may refer to the intelligence exhibited by a computer or other human-designed machine or system.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- is the field of research concerned with the interaction between human language and computers. Combining linguistics and computer science, we use it to structure human language in a way the computer can organize and understand.
- Human Factors Engineering (HFE)
- is a field of Engineering devoted to the consideration of human capabilities and limitations. Types of considerations might include: accessibility for the blind or elderly, position of information on the screen for easy retrieval, or the simplicity of an interface for optimal worker performance.
- Semantic Search
- is the study of meaning. Semantic search uses the underlying meaning of your query.
- Disambiguation
- establishes a single grammatical or semantic interpretation and removes obstacles to understanding.
Here is something to get excited about:
Seeker can be a seamless add-on enterprise search solution to your current engine or a customized end-to-end enterprise search solution. Either way, with Seeker you have a more accurate and powerful machine.
And that means:
You don't throw away previous investments. Seeker search applications technology can enhance existing systems or can replace ineffective systems. No more roadblocks.