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Method and system for representing and accessing object-oriented data in a relational database system

US6587856B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1998
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for representing objects in a relational database is provided. In one aspect, the invention provides a method and system for storing directory information objects in a relational database management system. In addition, a method and system for generating a statement in a database query language to search or manipulate objects or entries that are stored in a relational database is disclosed. An aspect of the invention is directed to a method and system that can automatically generate a SQL statement for an LDAP search filter.

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