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Object-oriented programming model for accessing both relational and hierarchical databases from an objects framework

US6539398B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2000
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99944
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for accessing a database. A hierarchical database system is modeled into an objects framework, wherein the objects framework corresponds to one or more application views, database definitions, and data defined and stored in the hierarchical database system. The objects framework also provides mechanisms for accessing a relational database system, wherein the objects framework provides industry-standard interfaces for attachment to the relational database system. Transactions from an application program for both the hierarchical database system and the relational database system are processed through the objects framework using message queue objects.

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