Filtering and sorting information

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Robinson, Greta L (Department: 2169)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Database and data structure management

C707S752000, C707S769000, C707S771000, C715S212000

Reexamination Certificate

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08005873

ABSTRACT:
Generally described, embodiments of the present invention provide the ability to sort and/or filter information contained in a summary table based on related information that may not be included in the summary table. According to one aspect, a computer-readable medium having computer executable components for filtering or sorting information displayed in a summary table is provided. Included in the computer executable medium is a category receipt and identification component configured to receive selections of categories and identify related categories contained in a dataset represented by the summary table. Also included in the computer-readable medium is a filtering component and a sorting component, each configured to control the structure and criteria upon which information contained in a category displayed in the data summary table may be filtered or sorted.

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