Method and apparatus for database interrogation using a user-def

Details Method and apparatus for database interrogation using a user-def Method and apparatus for database interrogation using a user-def

1995-04-25

1998-05-12

Black, Thomas G.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

3955155, 3955160, 364DIG1, 3642821, 3642832, 36422941, G06F 1730

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ABSTRACT:
A graphical method of interrogating a computer database is provided, the database having a number of records and a number of dimensions in which each record is represented, the dimensions including headings and the method comprising providing a blank elementary select table, adding user-determined row and column headings and executing a program which fills in the cells with data corresponding to the set intersections of the row and column headings.

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