Features

Probabilistic Record Linkage Algorithm
Deterministic Record Linkage Algorithm
Calculates distance between zip code centroids for use in probabilistic algorithm.
Jaro-Winkler string comparison (with prefix and long-string adjustments)
Phonetic name matching (Double Metaphone, NYSIIS and Soundex)
Approximate string matching and spelling distance algorithms
Nickname matching
Gender imputation for 20,000 names
Scaling of name weights (“Smith” receives less weight than “Freud”)
Powerful interface for manual review
Generates random samples of linked records for user validation of the process

Additional Features in The Link King v4.0

“Presto” the data formatting wizard virtually eliminates the need to format your input dataset
Completely revised easy-to-follow instruction manual
Link/Unduplicate datasets of virtually ANY size (up to 99,999,999 records).
New Preliminary Data Reports and Processing Protocols: Conserve CPU and Disk requirements when blocking and comparing
Prevent linking errors before they occur
Identify and eliminate “bad” SSN and DOBs
Conserve CPU and disk usage with “alias compression” Prior to blocking The Link King will use our new “alias compression” protocol to minimize resource use in blocking & comparing records. If your data has a lot of aliases, this feature can save a lot of time.
Create a “master” roster and update it as new information becomes available. Once a “master roster” is created and a “uniqueid” is established through Consolidation of your source data, the master roster can be re-input into The Link King as the “sample” and newly matched records will be appended without changing the original value for “uniqueid”
After mapping, the updated “master roster” will contain: All records originally in the “master roster” with newly matched records “folded” into the preexisting uniqueid.
Optionally, all unmatched records in the “matching” dataset will be appended and the “uniqueid” incremented as necessary.
Enhanced interface for manual review of uncertain pairs
Enhanced interface for manual review of cross-links (aka “chained links”)
Enhanced Artificial Intelligence