Object oriented architecture with bidirectional linking of relat

Details Object oriented architecture with bidirectional linking of relat Object oriented architecture with bidirectional linking of relat

1996-03-04

1998-07-28

Black, Thomas G.

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

707 1, 707100, G06F 1730

Patent

active

057874409

ABSTRACT:
An object oriented architecture is provided wherein a plurality of objects are defined in the system. Each of the objects can comprise either a data oriented object, a program oriented object or a graphics oriented object. The parameters of the object are defined in an object table which includes as an integral part thereof a link table. Each object is linkable through the link table to other objects on the system, with each object on the system having a unique object number. The provision of the object's number in the link table defines relationships with other objects in the system, which relationships can either be automatically created as a result of a predetermined functional aspect of the system or defined by the user. These relationships are bidirectional. The links are only a single link deep and are all on the same plane. These links allow system access to various features such as word processing files, FAX information, information about individuals or information about E-Mail. Additionally, the system allows the underlying program to a given object that created an object to be launched directly from the object window, such that the program is always linked to the object.

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