United States Patent 8,095,386 System and method for using and maintaining a master matching index

United States Patent 8,095,386
Lassetter , et al. January 10, 2012
System and method for using and maintaining a master matching index

Abstract

A master matching index (MMI) is accessible to a plurality of entities connected over a network. Access to the MMI is provided via MMI adapters distributed among the entities. A distributed MMI adapter contains matching algorithms that specify how record queries from its associated entity should be compared against information in the MMI. Accordingly, an MMI may be searched for matches according to matching algorithms specified by disparate entities.
Inventors: Lassetter; James K. (Park City, UT), Coyle; David (Sandy, UT), Crapo; Jared (Sandy, UT)
Assignee: Medicity, Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT)
Appl. No.: 11/416,666
Filed: May 2, 2006