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Reducing index size for multi-level grid indexes

  • US 20060036628A1
  • Filed: 10/20/2005
  • Published: 02/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method of reducing a number of index entries for use in an index associated with an object, comprising:

  • determining a number of index entries for the object;

    if the number of index entries does not exceed a threshold number, storing the index entries in the index; and

    if the number of index entries exceeds the threshold number, storing an indicator of the object in a pool storage area.

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