External system interface method and system
US6411963B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99948
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to the field of interfaces between systems having data needs such as databases and input devices. Specific examples include SAP systems and bar-code readers. In general, these systems are referred to as “external systems.” A need exists for a method and system for providing an interface between external system; such that the user of the external systems can configure an interface based solely on knowledge of the data in the external systems, without a need to have an in-depth understanding of the database model and communication protocols of each of the external systems. Therefore, according to one aspect of the invention, in an interface for communication with a first external system and a second external system, a method is provided for responding to an event, the event being related to communication with at least one of the first or the second external systems, the method comprising: receiving a message, the message comprising a metadata event key and a session identifier, the session identifier identifying a workset database for use with the message, the workset database having a workset database structure dependent upon metadata; and processi…
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