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Systems and methods for data modeling in an item-based storage platform

US7428546B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2003
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99944
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a data store comprising Items, Elements, and Relationships. An Item is a unit of data storable in a data store and further comprises said Element and said Relationship. An Element is an instance of a type comprising one or more fields. A Relationship is a link between at least two Items. The data store further comprising a Core Schema to define a set of Core Items by which a hardware/software interface system understands and directly processes said set of Core Items in a predetermined and predictable way. The Core Items are derived (directly or indirectly) from a common single Base Item which, in turn, is a foundational Item in a Base Schema.

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