System and method for string distance measurement for alphanumeric indicia

摘要

A method and system for determining the relationship between at least two indicia values that can be related to the same article is provided. The system includes a processor for providing a first indicia value, providing a second indicia value, manipulating the first indicia value and the second indicia value based on first rule to obtain a first score; manipulating the first indicia value and the second indicia value based on a second rule to obtain a second score; and concluding that the first indicia value and the second value are related to a same article.