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Method for displaying a visual representation of mapping between a source schema and a destination schema emphasizing visually adjusts the objects such that they are visually distinguishable from the non-relevant and non-selected objects

US7478079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S715/966
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide the ability to effectively visualize the mapping between two schemas, referred to herein as a source schema (or first schema) and a destination schema (or second schema), regardless of the size or complexity of the schemas and mappings. According to one aspect of the present invention a method for visually representing a mapping between a first schema and a second schema is provided. The method includes receiving a selection of an object, emphasizing the selected object and identifying a plurality of objects that are relevant to the selected object. The objects that are identified as being relevant to the selected object are also emphasized.

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