Systems, methods and computer programs for financial data evaluation

US7685031B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAP AG · DE

Inventors

• Beate Albert · Dielheim, DE
• Juergen Kind · Östringen, DE
• Igor Pak · Mannheim, DE
• Guenter Scherberger · Denzlingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 2, 2004
• Grant date: Mar 23, 2010
• Expiry date: Jan 9, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q40/12
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for evaluating financial information, including systems and methods with computational/evaluation capability to process data sets comprising financial data. In one of the implementations, the systems and methods may be utilized for asset accounting. A calculation module may be provided that includes an evaluation engine that operates internally on a flat, generic data structure that is independent of the particular application. The externally-defined data structure of the data set may be mapped onto the internal data structure. Further, rules-based modules may provide information related to the client-defined rules. A user interface may enable a user to receive back the evaluated financial information, for a specified time period, the financial information being responsive to an original user request entered via the user interface. As a result, the evaluation engine can be used for a variety of different applications.