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System, method, and apparatus for managing multiple data providers

US6560591B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2000
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a system according to an embodiment of the invention, a data requester submits a query having a query characteristic to a data resolver. Based at least in part on the query characteristic, the data resolver obtains data responsive to the query from one among a plurality of data providers. Data normalization may also be performed.

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