Converting representations of year
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1. A system for converting representations of year, the system comprising:
- a database operable to store a representation of year in either a two-digit format or a four-digit format, the database further operable to store at least one value for each of a set of parameters defining a floating window; and
a processor coupled to the database, the processor operable to perform a set-up routine in order to configure the floating window utilizing the values for the parameters, the processor further operable to convert the representation into the other of the two-digit format or the four-digit format if the represented year falls within the floating window of years, the processor further operable to reject the representation if the represented year does not fall within the floating window of years.
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Abstract
A system is provided for converting representations of year. The system includes a database which stores a representation of year in either a two-digit format or a four-digit format. A processor, coupled to the database, converts the representation into the other of the two-digit format or the four-digit format if the represented year falls within a floating window of years. If the represented year does not fall within the floating window, the processor rejects the representation.
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1. A system for converting representations of year, the system comprising:
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a database operable to store a representation of year in either a two-digit format or a four-digit format, the database further operable to store at least one value for each of a set of parameters defining a floating window; and a processor coupled to the database, the processor operable to perform a set-up routine in order to configure the floating window utilizing the values for the parameters, the processor further operable to convert the representation into the other of the two-digit format or the four-digit format if the represented year falls within the floating window of years, the processor further operable to reject the representation if the represented year does not fall within the floating window of years. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for converting representations of year, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a value for each of a set of parameters for defining a floating window of years; configuring the floating window of years in response to the received values; receiving a representation of year in either a two-digit format or a four-digit format; determining whether the represented year falls within the floating window of years; converting the representation into the other of the two-digit format or the four-digit format if the represented year falls within the floating window of years; and rejecting the representation if the represented year does not fall within the floating window of years. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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