Annotation of data in an operating plan data aggregation system

Details Annotation of data in an operating plan data aggregation system Annotation of data in an operating plan data aggregation system

2005-04-26

2011-12-27

Timblin, Robert (Department: 2167)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Preparing data for information retrieval

C707S738000, C707S751000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08086607

ABSTRACT:
In an embodiment a method is provided. The method includes receiving forecast information in a computer from a first group of users. The method also includes integrating the forecast information into a database and corresponding OLAP cube accessible by the computer. The method further includes receiving comments on specific entries of the forecast information in the computer from a second group of users. The method also includes receiving changes of the forecast information in the computer from a second group of users The method further includes integrating comments and changes into the database and OLAP cube. Moreover, the method includes providing a display of the comments and the changes to the first group of users in an interface to the computer.

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