Methods, systems and software applications for storing, updating and retrieving key figures

US8140487B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAP AG · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Becker · Schwetzingen, DE
• Michael Conrad · Oftersheim, DE
• Stefan Gauger · Heidelberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2005
• Grant date: Mar 20, 2012
• Expiry date: Sep 7, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/06
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and software applications are provided for storing, updating and retrieving key figures. In accordance with one embodiment, a computerized method is provided for storing values of a variable key figure over time. The method comprises storing a value of the key figure in a first data field and assigning an end date to the first data field. Further, the method includes storing a delta value of the key figure in a second data field and assigning a start date to the second data field, wherein the start date is earlier than the end date.