Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database and file access – Record – file – and data search and comparisons
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Pham, Hung Q (Department: 2159)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database and file access
Record, file, and data search and comparisons
C707S769000, C707S912000, C715S706000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07921128
ABSTRACT:
A migration tool for merging disparate virtual universes by selecting a source region or source account, selecting a destination edge or destination account, retrieving and storing virtual universe information for the source region or account, inserting the virtual universe resources of the source region or account into the destination region or account, activating the inserted resources, and deleting the source resources from the source region or account.
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Hamilton, II Rick Allen
Harrison Steven Mark
O'Connell Brian Marshall
Pickover Clifford Alan
Walker Keith Raymond
International Business Machines - Corporation
Mims David A.
Pham Hung Q
Rolnik Robert C.
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