Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Database and data structure management
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Stace, Brent (Department: 2161)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Database and data structure management
C707S758000, C707S600000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07991804
ABSTRACT:
A method, system, and apparatus are provided for exposing and utilizing workbooks as server data sources. The system includes a client computer capable of executing a spreadsheet application program for creating a workbook including one or more worksheets. The workbook may be published to a server computer where the contents of the workbook are exposed as a multi-dimensional data source. The server computer allows client applications to discover and connect to the workbook as a multi-dimensional, data source, such as a cube.
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Asnash Liviu
Battagin Daniel C.
Megiddo Eran
Netz Amir
Petculescu Cristian
Merchant & Gould
Microsoft Corporation
Stace Brent
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