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Indexing/compression scheme for supporting graphics and data selection

CA 2085681 C · Owner: Pellicano, Russell A. · Inventors: Pellicano, Russell A.

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A method for interactively selecting and displaying a distribution of all data fields in a selected database. The primary function of the methodology is to allow a user to view the data contained within a selected database in a graphical format. Additionally, the user has the capability of selecting specific sets of data for more detailed display as well as determining the effect of the selection on all remaining data fields which comprise the selected database. The first step in the process is the accessing of the particular database from the host system. Once the selected database has been accessed, a distribution matrix for each field in the selected database is constructed from the data …

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  • Filed December 17, 1992 and granted January 5, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 17, 2012.
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FiledDecember 17, 1992
GrantedJanuary 5, 1999
Term endedDecember 17, 2012
Patent numberCA 2085681 C
Classification (IPC)G06F3/14 +1 more

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1993199519971999200120032005200720092011Application filedDec 17, 1992Patent grantedJan 5, 1999Term endedDec 17, 2012

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