A word segmentation method to identify proper names in input text includes locating a sequence of single-characters in the input text not forming part of a multiple-character word. The method further includes comparing the sequence of single-characters to a lexical knowledge base to identify if a first...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020003898?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020003898 - PROPER NAME IDENTIFICATION IN CHINESE
