Utilization of third party legacy data list
US6996816B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/60
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An application program is provided access to a third party legacy data list not supported by the application program. A method embodiment includes supplying a plug-in module capable of providing an interface between the application program and the third party legacy data list. The application program sends a function call to the plug-in module. The plug-in module, in response to the function call, accesses the third party legacy data list and provides the application program information relating to the third party legacy data list.
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