Systems and methods for generating an optimized output range for a data distribution in a hierarchical database
US8396880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/283
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for generating an optimized output range for a data distribution in a hierarchical database. A data store can store data in a hierarchical format, for instance, in a tree. Higher-level data, such as yearly profit, may be desired to be spread from parent nodes to lower nodes, such as nodes representing quarters. A spreading tool can insert child nodes representing quarters, months, or other at insertion point(s) represented or encoded by a set of placeholder nodes, dividing quantities appropriately. In aspects, the spreading tool can access multiple sets of spreading rules which govern the distribution of data from higher level nodes to lower level nodes. In aspects, the spreading tool can conduct multiple passes of data distribution using different sets of spreading rules, capturing the outputs expressed in the child nodes and selecting rule sets which produce a desired deviation, range, or other characteristics.
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