Self-describing multiple key format database index
US6279003A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for configuring a database management system to operate with multiple key versions is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of accessing key information comprising self-describing key data and an associated version indicator, generating key conversion/comparison information from the accessed key information, and storing the key conversion/comparison information in a memory accessible to the database management system. The apparatus comprises a means for performing the above-entitled operations, and the article of manufacture comprises a program storage device tangibly embodying instructions for performing the operations.
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