Method and apparatus for managing functions

Details Method and apparatus for managing functions Method and apparatus for managing functions

2005-11-15

2005-11-15

Coby, Frantz (Department: 2161)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C707S793000, C705S001100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06965902

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for managing functions (e.g., that express business rules) to allow calling functions, maintaining functions, and providing of an execution framework for functions. In one embodiment, there are a number of functions to be maintained. An object technology infrastructure is formed to store data and metadata for the functions. For example, metadata about a function can include data describing what that function does, a “cost” associated with that function, how to execute that function, the input and output parameters required by that function. The exposure of the metadata regarding the functions' input and output parameters allows an engine to track input/output relationships between the functions and, in essence, define the order of execution.

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