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Encoding semi-structured data for efficient search and browsing

US8489597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2004
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99942
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for encoding XML tree data that includes the step of encoding the semi-structured data into strings of arbitrary length in a way that maintains non-structural and structural information about the XML data, and enables indexing the encoded XML data in a way that facilitates efficient search and browsing.

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