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Using an index to access a subject multi-dimensional database

US6915289B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2000
Grant dateJul 5, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99953
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique for accessing a subject multi-dimensional database stored on a data store connected to the computer. An index is created for the subject multi-dimensional database, wherein the index includes another multi-dimensional database having dimensions of the subject multi-dimensional database and an additional ranking dimension. Then, the subject multi-dimensional database is accessed using the index.

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