Method and system for comparing and re-comparing data item definitions
US7996442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/2456
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and computer program product provides the capability to compare data object definitions in a database in a less costly and less time-consuming manner than previous techniques. A method of comparing multiple versions of data item definitions in a database comprises generating a first version of comparison information relating to a plurality of data item definitions in the database by comparing information relating to data item definitions obtained from a first source and information relating to data item definitions obtained from a second source and generating a second version of comparison information relating to a plurality of data item definitions in the database by comparing information relating to data item definitions obtained from a first source and information relating to data item definitions obtained from a second source to the first version of comparison information.
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