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Database predicate constraints on structured query language statements

US8214382B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2008
Grant dateJul 3, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/245
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of enforcing database predicate constraints on database accesses is provided. The method comprises receiving a database query, parsing the query based on constraints defined in system tables, and examining the query for the existence of a where clause. The method also comprises examining the where clause to determine compliance with the constraints defined in the system tables and executing the query only when the query contains a where clause and the where clause complies with the constraints defined in the system tables. The method also comprises rejecting the query when the query one of does not contain a where clause and does contain a where clause and the where clause does not comply with the constraints defined in the system tables.

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