Method and system for converting a schema-based hierarchical data structure into a flat data structure
CA 2458499 C · Owner: Natarajan, Ramakrishnan · Inventors: Rothschiller, Chad; Mccormack, Michael J.; Natarajan, Ramakrishnan
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A method and system are provided for converting a hierarchical data structure into a flat data structure based on a schema. The format of the hierarchical data structure may be XML. A hierarchical data structure conforming to a schema is loaded into an application program. The data structure includes elements and attributes linked together in a parent-child relationship. The schema defines the hierarchical relationships between the elements and attributes in the hierarchical data structure. After the hierarchical data structure conforming to the schema has been loaded a plurality of layout rules is applied to the hierarchical data based on the schema to create a flat data structure. The …
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- Filed February 24, 2004 and granted December 4, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 24, 2024.
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