Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Davis, George (Department: 2129)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
active
07080066
ABSTRACT:
A collection of data is processed and information arising from the processing can be distributed in a variety of ways to support a decision-making process. A query-analyze-distribute approach can be used, and queries, analysis directives, and distribution directives can be associated into a sequence and shared. Access to interim processing is provided, allowing recipients of information to more easily understand and refine the processing. Unbound queries, unbound analysis directives, and unbound distribution directives can be used and shared so that the queries, analysis directives, and distribution directives can be tailored to a particular situation via binding. The query, analysis, and distribution processing can be loosely-coupled to allow easy interchange and combination of sequence elements. A sequence can be scheduled for periodic execution, and distribution of data can be limited to instances when data falls outside of certain expected values. A decision-making process can be automated by creating an executable workflow. The environment in which the workflow is executed can support a rich set of features, including gating, branching, drill down, and execution tracking. A decision-making process based on a sequence can be refined by employing executable metasequences.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5036314 (1991-07-01), Barillari et al.
patent: 5119318 (1992-06-01), Paradies et al.
patent: 5311562 (1994-05-01), Palusamy et al.
patent: 5555403 (1996-09-01), Cambot et al.
patent: 5630069 (1997-05-01), Flores et al.
patent: 5734837 (1998-03-01), Flores et al.
patent: 5794246 (1998-08-01), Sankaran et al.
patent: 5918226 (1999-06-01), Tarumi et al.
patent: 6006216 (1999-12-01), Griffin et al.
patent: 6014670 (2000-01-01), Zamanian et al.
patent: 6032158 (2000-02-01), Mukhopadhyay et al.
patent: 6044374 (2000-03-01), Nesamoney et al.
patent: 6049804 (2000-04-01), Burgess et al.
patent: 6052689 (2000-04-01), Muthukrishnan et al.
patent: 6052694 (2000-04-01), Bromberg
patent: 6055227 (2000-04-01), Lennert et al.
patent: 6058394 (2000-05-01), Bakow et al.
patent: 6058413 (2000-05-01), Flores et al.
patent: 6065007 (2000-05-01), Muthukrishnan et al.
patent: 6073109 (2000-06-01), Flores et al.
patent: 6073140 (2000-06-01), Morgan et al.
patent: 6108004 (2000-08-01), Medl
patent: 6226620 (2001-05-01), Oon
patent: 6247008 (2001-06-01), Cambot et al.
patent: 6253369 (2001-06-01), Cloud et al.
patent: 6278977 (2001-08-01), Agrawal et al.
patent: 6286005 (2001-09-01), Cannon
patent: 6345259 (2002-02-01), Sandoval
patent: 6349290 (2002-02-01), Horowitz et al.
patent: 6430545 (2002-08-01), Honarvar et al.
patent: 6499023 (2002-12-01), Dong et al.
patent: 6581054 (2003-06-01), Bogrett
patent: 2002/0007237 (2002-01-01), Phung et al.
patent: 2002/0091636 (2002-07-01), Bullard et al.
patent: 2002/0099598 (2002-07-01), Eicher et al.
patent: 2002/0107824 (2002-08-01), Ahmed
patent: 2002/0133368 (2002-09-01), Strutt et al.
patent: 2002/0165727 (2002-11-01), Greene et al.
patent: 2002/0174000 (2002-11-01), Katz et al.
patent: 2004/0044542 (2004-03-01), Beniaminy et al.
Hollingsworth, “Workflow Management Coalition: The Workflow Reference Model,” The Workflow Management Coalition Specification, pp. 1-55, Jan. 19, 1995.
“Achieving ETL Scalability in an e-Business World,”Hurwitz Report, pp. 1-8, Jan. 2001.
“Alphablox 3,” http://www.alphablox.com/products/Alphablox3.asp, pp. 4-8, Jun. 25, 2001.
“AlphaBlox: A Web-based Platform for Developing Analytical Applications,”AberdeenGroup Profile, www.aberdeen.com, pp. 1-8, 2000.
“An Integrated Platform for Analytic Applications,”Hurwitz Report, pp. 1-9, Jul. 2000.
Brio.Enterprise™ User's Guide Version 6.0, Brio Technology, pp. 1-168, 1999.
Brio.Report™ Builder User's Guide, Brio Technology, pp. 1-1 through C-4, 2000.
“Build SQL Statements That Include Variables and Controls,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“BusinessObjects User's Guide,” Version 5.1, Windows, Business Objects, pp. 1-544, 546-654, Jul. 31, 2001.
“Centrus.com:Internet-based Enrichment for Enhanced Customer and Business-to-Business Understanding,”AberdeenGroup Profile, www.aberdeen.com, pp. 1-8, 2000.
“Centrus InfoStan,”Sagent White Paper, pp. 1-14, 2000.
“Centrus Merge/Purge,”White Paper, pp. 1-32, 2000.
“Centrus Real-Time,”Sagent White Paper, pp. 1-15, 2000.
“Combine Data in Fields from Two or More Tables Using a Union Query,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Create an SQL Query,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Getting to Exactly,”White Paper, pp. 1-8, Sep. 2000.
“LaserFiche Workflow Suite,” www.laserfiche.com/wf, pp. 1-2, Jun. 2001.
“MicroStrategy Intelligence Server-Enterprise Edition 7.0.2,” http://store.microstrategy.com/Shopping/versions1.asp?VR=165, pp. 1-2, Feb. 28, 2001.
“MicroStrategy Intelligence Server™ Features: Table of Contents,” http:/.www,microstrategy.com/oldstore/software/iserver/toc.asp, pp. 1-2, Feb. 28, 2001.
“MicroStrategy Intelligence Server Features: Platform Architecture,” http://www.microstrategy.com/oldstore/software/iserver/architecture.asp, pp. 1-2, Jun. 27, 2001.
“MicroStrategy Intelligence Server Features: Overview,” http://www.microstrategy.com/oldstore/software/iserver/overview.asp, pp. 1-3, Jun. 27, 2001.
“MicroStrategy Intelligence Server Features: Dynamic Querying and Reporting for Your Business Users,” http://www.microstrategy.com/oldstore/software/iserver/dynamicquery.asp, pp. 1-3, Jun. 27, 2001.
“Modify the Underlying Query or SQL Statement for a Form or Report,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Products PowerCenter 1.7 Datasheet,” http://www.informatica.com/products/platform+products/powerc—data.htm, pp. 1-4, Feb. 26, 2001.
“Product Suite ActiveRules,” http://www.whitelight.com/products/arules.html, 1 page, Feb. 28, 2001.
“Product Suite AnalyticServer,” http://www.whitelight.com/products/as.html, 1 page, Feb. 28, 2001.
“RunSQL Action,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 pages, 1996.
“Sagent Analysis,” http://www.sagent.com, pp. 1-2, 2000.
“Sagent Design Studio,” http://www.sagent.com, pp. 1-2, 2000.
“Sagent Information Studio,” http://www.sagent.com, pp. 1-2, 2000.
“Sagent Solution,” http://www.sagent.com/technologies/solution.html, pp. 1-2, Feb. 26, 2001.
“SAP Business Workflow Architecture,” http://saphelp.duke.edu/saphelp/helpdata/EN/c5/e4a957453d11d189430000e829fbbd/content, Jul. 13, 2001.
Seagate Crystal Reports User's Guide, Seagate Software, Inc., pp. 1-670, 1998.
“Send Commands to an SQL Database Using a Pass-Through Query,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Use a Subquery to Define a Field or Define Criteria for a Field,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Use an SQL Statement as the Row Source for a List Box or Combo Box,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Use Query Design View to Generate an SQL Statement to Past Elsewhere,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“View or Modify the SQL Statement Behind an Existing Query,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Welcome to the MicroStrategy Store,” http://www.microstrategy.com/oldstore/software/iserver/dynamicquery-screenshots.asp, 1 page, Jun. 27, 2001.
“White Paper WhiteLight ActiveRules Technology,” pp. 1-23, 2000.
“What is an SQL Query and When Would you Use One?,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Corporation, 1 page, 1996.
“Work with SQL in Queries, Forms, Reports, Macros, and Modules,”Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Cor
Barton Neil
Bonaventura Michael
Demarest Marc
Ehrler Kurt
Halvorson Eric
Davis George
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
NCR Corporation
LandOfFree
Systems and methods for refining a decision-making process... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Systems and methods for refining a decision-making process..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Systems and methods for refining a decision-making process... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3592742