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Dynamic partition enhanced joining

US7319997B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2004
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, computer programs, and database systems for performing a database query that includes a join on an equality condition are disclosed. The method includes defining two or more first-table partitions and two or more corresponding second-table partitions. The method includes performing the join on the first-table partition and the second-table partition, storing the result, and merging the results.

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