Method, system, and apparatus for exposing workbook ranges as data sources
US7664804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/283
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and apparatus are provided for exposing and utilizing workbook ranges as server data sources. The system includes a client computer capable of executing a spreadsheet application program for creating a workbook including a range that includes data objects. The workbook may be published to a server computer where the specified data objects are exposed as server data sources. The server computer allows client applications to discover and connect to the data objects contained within the workbook as server data sources.
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