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From: shapiro@wdl1.UUCP (David B Shapiro)
Newsgroups: comp.databases
Subject: Looking for SQL/Quel Natural Language processor...
Message-ID: <3560038@wdl1.UUCP>
Date: 21 Apr 89 20:32:03 GMT
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Hello,

I'm looking for a public domain natural language interpreter for
database systems. That is, a tool that will parse an english sentance
and, given knowledge of the underlying database, generate the
appropriate SQL or Quel statement. Ideally, one that works on top of
Ingres, but I think porting from another db to Ingres would not be too
difficult.  I already have information from the following vendors:

      AI Corporation
      Dynamics Research w/ "SPOCK"
      Microrim w/ "CLOUT"
      Natural Language Inc.

I have seen a demo of the Natural Language product, which seems quite
comprehensive but it's about 25K per installation.  I would also be
interested in hearing about any research you are doing in this area - I
have an application which can use this technology.

Thanks for any pointers.

David Shapiro
Ford Aerospace Corp.
Western Development Laboratories

shapiro@ford-wdl1.arpa
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All opinions stated here are my own, not my employer's.