Grants and Contributions:

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Title:
Text recognition software development for legal services
Agreement Number:
EGP
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 7, 2018 -
Organization:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Location:
Alberta, CA
Reference Number:
GC-2017-Q4-01920
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Recipient's Legal Name:
Wong, Yau Shu (University of Alberta)
Program:
Engage Grants for universities
Program Purpose:

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majority of people have limited access to an experienced lawyer, and there is a serious shortcoming based onx000D
the traditional approach via directory or referral from friends and family. With the recent progress in datax000D
science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, it is natural that the Canadian legal service industry shouldx000D
explore the opportunity by utilizing the advanced technologies. Right Legal is an Alberta company with ax000D
vision to empower Canadians with clear connective choices when selecting right lawyer. By incorporating thex000D
advanced technologies in data and text mining, artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, Rightx000D
Legal is developing an effective online web service platform which will provide clients to choose the rightx000D
lawyer in a secure, convenient and efficient environment.