Chapter 3: Search Algorithms & Matching

3.1 Fuzzy Name Matching

Algorithms: Levenshtein distance, Soundex, Metaphone for phonetic matching. Handles name variations, transliterations, spelling errors. Korean name matching: Hangul/Hanja variants, romanization differences.

3.2 Temporal Matching

Approximate date matching allowing +/- 5 years variance. Age progression algorithms to estimate current age from historical birth dates.

3.3 Location-Based Search

Geographic proximity searches, historical location tracking, refugee movement patterns, migration route analysis.

3.4 Multi-Criteria Scoring

Weighted scoring system: name match (30%), date match (20%), location match (20%), family member matches (30%). Confidence scores from 0-100%.

3.5 Cross-Database Synchronization

Real-time federation across Red Cross, government, and NGO databases. Conflict resolution, deduplication, master data management.