Table parameterized functions in database
US10007698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0484
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and computer program product embodiments for providing table parameterized function (TPF) functionality in a database are disclosed herein. An embodiment includes defining a TPF in a database, wherein the definition of the TPF defines one or more parameters of the TPF, at least one of the parameters being a table parameter. A query is received that operates to call the TPF, wherein the query defines one or more input parameters, the input parameters comprising at least one table input parameter to be used as input for calling the TPF. The query is processed to produce a result, and the result of the query is returned.
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