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Generating a database query using a dimensional hierarchy within a graphical user interface

US10977246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2018
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/25
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Generating a database query using a dimensional hierarchy within a graphical user interface including displaying a data set within a spreadsheet structure, wherein the data set comprises a plurality of columns; displaying a list structure comprising a first level and a second level; receiving a selection of a first column of the plurality of columns as a first key for the first level in the list structure; receiving a selection of a second column of the plurality of columns as a second key for the second level in the list structure; and in response to receiving the selection of the first column and receiving the selection of the second column and based on an order of the first key and the second key in the list structure, generating the database query defining a hierarchical relationship between the first column and the second column.

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