BANKS: Browsing and Keyword Searching in Relational Databases

The BANKS system enables keyword-based search on databases, together with data and schema browsing. BANKS enables users to extract information in a simple manner without any knowledge of the schema or any need for writing complex queries. A user can get information by typing a few keywords, following hyperlinks, and interacting with controls on the displayed results. Extensive support for answer ranking forms a critical part of the BANKS system.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: VLDB
• Authors: B. Aditya, Gaurav Bhalotia, Soumen Chakrabarti, Arvind Hulgeri, Charuta Nakhe, Parag, S. Sudarshan
• Keywords: Complex Queries, Database, Keyword-based Search, Simple Manner, VLDB 2002