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Method and apparatus for accessing a database through a network

US7043499B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2003
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a client which can communicate through a network and a database layer with any of several databases. The client communicates with the database layer using a public network communication protocol, in a manner independent of respective protocols specific to each of the databases. The database layer handles communication with each database according to the respective protocol of that database.

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