Data aggregation server supporting rapid query response with sparse multi-dimensional data
US7392248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved method of and apparatus for joining and aggregating data elements integrated within a relational database management system (RDBMS) using a non-relational multi-dimensional data structure (MDD). The improved RDBMS system of the present invention can be used to realize achieving a significant increase in system performance (e.g. deceased access/search time), user flexibility and ease of use. The improved RDBMS system of the present invention can be used to realize an improved Data Warehouse for supporting on-line analytical processing (OLAP) operations or to realize an improved informational database system or the like.
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