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Relational database management system having integrated non-relational multi-dimensional data store of aggregated data elements

US6385604B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2000
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Improved method of and apparatus for joining and aggregating data elements integrated within a relational database management system (RDBMS) using a non-relational multi-dimensional data structure (MDD). The improved RDBMS system of the present invention can be used to realize achieving a significant increase in system performance (e.g. [deceased] decreased access/search time), user flexibility and ease of use. The improved RDBMS system of the present invention can be used to realize an improved Data Warehouse for supporting on-line analytical processing (OLAP) operations or to realize an improved informational database system or the like.

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