Methods and systems for providing benchmark information...

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2004-07-27

2009-11-10

Ali, Mohammad (Department: 2158)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C709S217000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07617177

ABSTRACT:
An electronic data structure comprises benchmark information and an authorizing section for access to said benchmark information. A method processes and stores data objects by means of one or more processes running in a computer system having one or more of the electronic data structures. A request for benchmark information is received from a second party, the request including identification information of the second party. The benchmark information is analyzed to determine whether it contains in its electronic data structures and whether the authorizing section of the electronic data structure includes the identification information. Based on the determination, the benchmark information is presented to the second party.

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