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Computer automated system and method for optimizing the processing of a query in a relational database system by merging subqueries with the query

US5367675A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1991
Grant dateNov 22, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99932
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An automated method is provided for optimizing a query for retrieving data from a relational database in a computer relational database management system. The method uses rules for identifying queries for which duplicates are a factor in retrieving the proper data from the database. The method then merges queries with table expressions, views and subqueries when possible without causing duplicates to be unnecessarily retrieved.

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