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Information catalog system with object-dependent functionality

  • US 5,717,925 A
  • Filed: 06/05/1996
  • Issued: 02/10/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer implemented information catalog generation and modification system for cataloging information stored in a data storage resource, comprising:

  • cataloging means for performing one or more information cataloging functions to organize and present a graphical view of the information stored in the data storage resource for subsequent discovery by users;

    editable catalog function categorization means including a user interface for allowing users to categorize said information cataloging functions into a plurality of cataloging function categories;

    editable object means including a user interface for allowing users to generate a meta-database containing one or more meta-data objects corresponding to units of information stored in the data storage resource, said meta-data objects being generated based on meta-data relationships determined by a user and containing attributes defining characteristics of the information units to which they correspond and said meta-data objects being assigned to one or more of said cataloging function categories to define the information cataloging functions which may be performed on said meta-data objects; and

    discovery means including a user interface for allowing users to execute said information cataloging functions on said meta-data objects to provide user discovery of said units of information stored in the data storage resource.

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