Method for transforming relational data base schemas into object models using ideal table meta models
US5596746A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An algorithm for transforming data base schema information to object modeling notation utilizes meta models of the data base tables and the target object modeling notation respectively to bridge the gap between the data base schema representation and the object model representation. Detection of associations between classes of objects is performed for one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many associations by analyzing unique key attributes. Once an object meta model is populated, the underlying object model may be displayed using existing software packages.
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