Method and system for automated web reports
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1. In an electronic device coupled to a network, a method, comprising the steps of:
- creating a temporary database for holding information from a source database;
loading the temporary database with data originating from the original database;
using the temporary database to generate a report regarding the source database;
providing the report for access over the network;
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system for viewing reports on a network. One embodiment of the present invention employs a temporary database for holding data to be used in the reports, where the data extracted from a source database. A format module formats the reports using the data in the temporary database, and an access module allows users to access the reports created by the format module.
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19 Claims
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1. In an electronic device coupled to a network, a method, comprising the steps of:
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creating a temporary database for holding information from a source database;
loading the temporary database with data originating from the original database;
using the temporary database to generate a report regarding the source database;
providing the report for access over the network;
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A medium for use in an electronic device coupled to a network, said medium holding instructions for performing a method, comprising the steps of:
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creating a temporary database for holding information from a source database;
loading the temporary database with data originating from the original database;
using the temporary database to generate a report regarding the source database;
providing the report for access over the network;
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12. A system for viewing reports in a network, said system comprising:
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a temporary database holding data to be used in the reports, said data being extracted from a source database;
a format module for formatting the reports using the data in the temporary database; and
an access module for allowing access to users in the network the reports created by the format module. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for viewing reports in a network, said method comprising:
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defining tables and views to be used in the reports;
updating data received from a different database in the network into the tables and the views of the temporary database;
formatting the reports by using the data received into the tables and views of the temporary database; and
allowing access to users in the network the reports created by the format module. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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