Data Transformation System, Graphical Mapping Tool And Method For Creating A Schema Map
First Claim
1. A graphical mapping interface for creating and displaying a schema map, wherein the graphical mapping interface is displayed on a screen and implemented with computer-readable instructions, which are stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and executed on a processor, and wherein the graphical mapping interface comprises:
- a main map window comprising a source schema region adapted for displaying a graphical representation of a primary source schema defining a structure of a primary data source;
a mini-map window adapted for creating a mapping between one or more nodes of the primary source schema and one or more nodes of an intermediate target schema, and further adapted for displaying a graphical representation of the mapping within the mini-map window; and
wherein upon closing the mini-map window, a graphical representation of the intermediate target schema is displayed in the source schema region of the main map window and accessible for mapping within the main map window.
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Abstract
Embodiments of a graphical mapping interface and method are provided herein for creating and displaying a schema map, which may be used by a data transformation system to perform a data transformation between at least one source schema and at least one target schema. According to one embodiment, the graphical mapping interface may generally comprise a main map window and a mini-map window. The main map window comprises a source schema region, which is adapted for displaying a graphical representation of a primary source schema defining a structure of a primary data source. The mini-map window is adapted for creating a mapping between one or more nodes of the primary source schema and one or more nodes of an intermediate target schema, and displaying a graphical representation of the mapping within the mini-map window. Upon closing the mini-map window, a graphical representation of the intermediate target schema is displayed in the source schema region of the main map window and accessible for mapping within the main map window.
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1. A graphical mapping interface for creating and displaying a schema map, wherein the graphical mapping interface is displayed on a screen and implemented with computer-readable instructions, which are stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and executed on a processor, and wherein the graphical mapping interface comprises:
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a main map window comprising a source schema region adapted for displaying a graphical representation of a primary source schema defining a structure of a primary data source; a mini-map window adapted for creating a mapping between one or more nodes of the primary source schema and one or more nodes of an intermediate target schema, and further adapted for displaying a graphical representation of the mapping within the mini-map window; and wherein upon closing the mini-map window, a graphical representation of the intermediate target schema is displayed in the source schema region of the main map window and accessible for mapping within the main map window. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for creating a mapping in a graphical mapping interface that is displayed on a screen and implemented with computer-readable instructions, which are stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and executed on a processor, the method comprising:
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displaying a main map window comprising a source schema region, which is adapted for displaying a graphical representation of a primary source schema defining a structure of a primary data source; displaying a mini-map window comprising a source schema region, which is adapted for displaying the graphical representation of the primary source schema, and a target schema region, which is adapted for displaying a graphical representation of an intermediate target schema; creating a mapping between the primary source schema and the intermediate target schema by drawing one or more graphical links connecting one or more nodes of the primary source schema to one or more nodes of the intermediate target schema within a mapping region of the mini-map window; and displaying a graphical representation of the intermediate target schema in the source schema region of the main map window upon closing the mini-map window. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A data transformation system, comprising:
a graphical mapping interface for creating and displaying a schema map, wherein the graphical mapping interface is displayed on a screen and implemented with computer-readable instructions, which are stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and executed on a processor, and wherein the graphical mapping interface comprises; a main map window comprising a source schema region adapted for displaying a graphical representation of a primary source schema defining a structure of a primary data source; a mini-map window adapted for creating a mapping between one or more nodes of the primary source schema and one or more nodes of an intermediate target schema, and displaying a graphical representation of the mapping within the mini-map window; and wherein upon closing the mini-map window, a graphical representation of the intermediate target schema is displayed in the source schema region of the main map window and accessible for mapping within the main map window. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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