Function module leveraging fuzzy search capability
US8799318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/252
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A function module allows fuzzy searching of data stored in an environment lacking inherent fuzzy search capability, by leveraging a native fuzzy search capability of an underlying database. The function module receives the data that is to be searched, as well as search terms/parameters. The function module creates a temporary table in the database, populates the table with the corresponding data, and executes the fuzzy search on the table according to the terms/parameters utilizing the database layer's native fuzzy search capability. After returning the fuzzy search result, the function module removes the table from the database. One embodiment implements the function module with the Advanced Business Application Program (ABAP) environment available from SAP AG, which lacks an inherent ability to perform fuzzy searching. That function module leverages native fuzzy search capability of an underlying in-memory HANA database architecture database available from SAP AG.
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