Systems and methods for generating iterated distributions of data in a hierarchical database
US8589344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N5/048
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for generating iterated distributions of data 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 or host sequence logic including multiple sets of spreading rules which each ensure that data is spread in an order that takes dependencies, formatting, outputs, or other factors into account. In aspects, the spreading tool can receive or generate a prioritized ordering of the sets of spreading rules, to ensure that data distribution passes are iterated in a desired or error-free order.
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