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CA 2172874
The invention is a method for detecting duplicate records on a list or in a file and comprises a number of steps. The steps include entering a list, comprised of one or more records, to a data processing system; then, applying a nickname lookup table to the records to determine a common first name. Once a common name has been determined, the method matches a first record from the list with a second record from the list by comparing the fields of the first record with the fields of at least one other record; the comparison is based on a set of pre-determined criteria. The matching sequence determines a duplicate set, wherein the duplicate set is comprised of at least two records with fields that match. The method then lists matching records sequentially so that the system can create a new record by filling each empty field with a next available corresponding field from a subsequent record within the duplicate set. The newly created record is then retained on the original list; and the duplicate records are placed on a second list. Pre-sorting of the list can occur just prior to the matching sequence as well as just prior to outputting the final list. Additionally, the system operator can be given a number of options to provide flexibility. These options can include: manually correcting a record on the duplicate records list; deleting an address record from the list of duplicates; or, outputting the record.
Johnson Robert J.
Szturma Shawn W.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Sim & Mcburney
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