Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Nguyen, Cam Linh (Department: 2161)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10690322
ABSTRACT:
A data structure, database management system, and methods of validating data are disclosed. A data structure is described that includes a superset of interconnected relational databases containing multiple tables having a common data structure. The tables may be stored as a sparse matrix linked list. A method is disclosed for ordering records in hierarchical order, in a series of levels from general to specific. An example use with address databases is described, including a method for converting an input address having a subject representation into an output address having a preferred representation. Preferred artifacts may be marked with a token. Alias tables may be included. This Abstract is provided to comply with the rules, which require an abstract to quickly inform a searcher or other reader about the subject matter of the application. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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Harrison Bruce E.
Owens Timothy C.
Alston & Bird LLP
Nguyen Cam Linh
United Parcel Service of America Inc.
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