Phonetic Algorithm
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:08 pm
The New York State Identification and Intelligence System Phonetic Code, commonly known as NYSIIS, is a phonetic algorithm devised in 1970 as part of the New York State Identification and Intelligence System (now a part of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services). It features an accuracy increase of 2.7% over the traditional Soundex algorithm. Because of the change of ownership, the algorithm is henceforth to be known as NYSDCJS. Pronounce that however you will!
And it's not even April 1st!
And it's not even April 1st!