Synchronizing recurring events
US8346718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/109
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for synchronizing records stored in differing formats in a shared data environment. One aspect of the invention involves distinguishing a record without regard to its format. Once a record is introduced into the environment, it is detected. A record file is generated and associated with the event. A record file typically includes a record tag uniquely identifying a given record in the shared data environment and a record type indicating information such as whether or not the record represents a recurring event as well as the format of the record. A record file also contains data indicating the status of the particular event, that is, whether it is new, unchanged, modified, or deleted. When synchronizing, only those records with equivalent record tags are compared. The record type and status are then used to guide the synchronization of equivalent records.
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