Combination associative and directed graph representation of command structures
US6654753B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/956
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of providing, using, and traversing a combination associative and directed graph that is used for traversing command structures that are representative of a command that is communicated from at least one system to at least another system. The combination associative and directed graph has a directed graph portion that is used for traversing hierarchical command structures and has an associative graph portion for traversing associative command structures. Data is provided for defining the directed graph portion. The directed graph portion is used for representing and traversing the command structures that have a relationship to each other or that have a hierarchical nature. The data that defines the directed graph portion is coupled to and below the command. Data is provided for defining the associative graph portion. The associative graph portion is used for representing and traversing the command structures that each have a named role or that have an associative nature. The data defining the associative graph portion is coupled to and below the command via a coupling component within the associative graph portion that is referenced by the directed graph portion…
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