Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Coby, Frantz (Department: 2161)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07103603
ABSTRACT:
A duplicate record processing method, apparatus, and system sorts a plurality of data records, identifies duplicate data records, and uses duplicate selection criteria to select at least one instance of the duplicate data records. The duplicate selection criteria may be specified by parameters contained within control statements. An instance is selected when initial duplicate selection criteria are met. The sort method saves initial data record selections and continues to process subsequent records. Records that meet duplicate selection criteria are saved over previously selected records. In response to determining that the last saved record meets the final duplicate selection criteria, the saved record is output. Records that are not selected may be deleted.
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Coby Frantz
Kunzler & Associates
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