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System and method of constructing models of complex business transactions using entity-set variables for ordered sets of references to user data

US5249300A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1992
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99948
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer system for building models of complex business transactions in an information management system. The system includes storage means for storing ordered sets of references to design data, such as entities. The ordered sets, or entity-sets, are assigned a value, and may then be manipulated in a manner similar to a data variable. The references may be ordered in accordance with predetermined criteria, or operator selected criteria.

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