CrossCompass ®
Ad Hoc Reporting Tools & Phonetic Query Components

Phonetic Queries

Phonetic Query Solutions

CrossCompass will enable users to perform adhoc phonetic queries on various data sources.

CrossCompass will enable data extraction via automatic generation of SQL via a simple to use, user-friendly interface.

CrossCompass was designed to access disparate data sources and as such the query engine can also accept search text to match phonetically against existing data within databases.

A query can be run against a single database table or CSV file to extract the data that is processed to match the phonetic value of the criteria. Also a filter can be applied to the criteria to enhance the search e.g. only males over 35.

CrossCompass uses the double metaphone algorithm to match data extracted by our back-office components and deliver the data to the user-friendly interface for reporting and outputting to various formats.

The user having extracted the data can manipulate the results in many ways:

  • Re-order the output columns in the grid. 
  • Drag & Drop the columns to group the data

Once extracted and manipulated the grid contents can be saved into various formats such as Access, XML/HTML, CSV/Excel and PDF.

The user can also design a report via our report designer suite.

Embedded Phonetic Engine

Embedded Phonetic Component

CrossCompass also has an embedded query component that can be incorporated into your own applications.

This component (currently a COM library with a .NET version currently under development) can easily be invoked to extract both standard database content and phonetic content.

Typical Configuration

CrossCompass will allow programmers to interface with its query engine via COM. By simply instantiating a Dynamic Link Library (DLL):

To deploy this engine and supporting files, simply use our MSI installer to distribute the DLL files with your application and instantiate the library as discussed in the demonstration executable (part of the download file).

A full installation of CrossCompass is mandatory on at least one PC to use as the administration suite to set-up the data catalogue.

Prices:

If only one user is to use the system then all the software will be available to this user for £450.

Additional concurrent licences are available at £100 per seat. The system can be installed on as many PCs as required but limits the concurrent usage.

The system is designed to access data so the Phonetic element is just one piece of functionality so the system will be useful for other than just phonetic requirements.

For more information on the system capabilities please download the overview documentation:

CrossCompass Phonetic (PDF)

or

download the system for evaluation: Phonetic Demonstration