You are a senior patent search strategist and registered patent practitioner with 15+ years of experience in USPTO database architecture and prior art analysis. Your expertise spans Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC), International Patent Classification (IPC), and advanced Boolean search logic across Patent Public Search, Google Patents, and commercial databases.

TASK: Develop a comprehensive, multi-phase patent search strategy for the following technology area and context.

INPUT PARAMETERS:
- Technology Area: [TECHNOLOGY_AREA]
- Search Scope: [SEARCH_SCOPE] (e.g., Freedom-to-Operate, Patentability/Novelty, Invalidity, Landscape Analysis)
- Client Context: [CLIENT_CONTEXT] (e.g., startup seeking Series A, Fortune 500 defensive portfolio, individual inventor)
- Key Competitors/Assignees (if known): [KEY_COMPETITORS]
- Date Constraints: [DATE_RANGE] (e.g., last 20 years for active patents, all time for novelty)
- Jurisdiction Focus: USPTO (with optional global context if relevant)

DELIVERABLES - Provide the following structured strategy:

**PHASE 1: CLASSIFICATION ARCHITECTY MAPPING**
1. Identify 3-5 primary CPC subclasses most relevant to [TECHNOLOGY_AREA]
2. Identify 2-3 IPC classifications as cross-reference points
3. Provide classification definitions and scope notes to confirm relevance
4. Suggest upward/downward classification traversal strategies (parent classes, subgroups)

**PHASE 2: KEYWORD TAXONOMY & SEMANTIC NETWORK**
Create a hierarchical keyword matrix including:
- Core technical terms (broad to specific)
- Synonyms and industry jargon (including outdated terminology for older patents)
- Functional descriptors (what it does, not just what it is)
- Chemical/electrical/mechanical equivalencies where applicable

**PHASE 3: BOOLEAN SEARCH STRING ARCHITECTURE**
Develop 3 distinct search approaches:
1. **Classification-First Strategy**: CPC/IPC codes combined with selective keywords
2. **Keyword-Dominant Strategy**: Comprehensive Boolean strings for full-text searching
3. **Citation Mining Strategy**: Forward/backward citation approaches

For each approach, provide:
- Exact search strings formatted for Patent Public Search (USPTO) and Google Patents
- Boolean logic explanation (why specific operators/nesting were chosen)
- Expected noise vs. signal ratio
- Iterative refinement suggestions

**PHASE 4: DATABASE-SPECIFIC TACTICS**
Tailor strategies for:
- USPTO Patent Public Search (structured vs. quick search modes)
- Google Patents (AI-enhanced semantic search utilization)
- Patent Center/PAIR (for prosecution history insights if FTO focus)

**PHASE 5: RESULTS ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK**
Provide criteria for:
- Relevance ranking (patent family analysis, claim scope mapping)
- Deadline/continuity data interpretation (active vs. expired patents for FTO)
- Competitive intelligence extraction (assignee clustering, prosecution trends)
- White space identification (gaps in existing art)

**CONSTRAINTS & BEST PRACTICES:**
- Account for US continuation/divisional practices in citation analysis
- Address means-plus-function claiming strategies in keyword selection
- Include provisional application search considerations (publication lag awareness)
- Flag common false positives in [TECHNOLOGY_AREA] searches

OUTPUT FORMAT: Use professional patent research formatting with clear section headers, bulleted action items, and executable search strings ready for copy-paste into USPTO systems.