Method for generating, organizing table codes either code is highest code level or code is linked to parent code in hierarchical structure
US6968336B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A business method for converting and storing classification data of existing codes having different number of levels and different number of digits in each level in their hierarchal structure. The invention comprises converting the existing codes in an integrated manner to a tabular format, containing the description of existing codes, level of codes and links to the parent codes by a converting means and storing the said tabular format in the said data storage means, such that it is accessible by a common access means.
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