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Method and means for linking a database system with a system for filing data

  • US 6,029,160 A
  • Filed: 08/15/1997
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for accessing file objects from a client application using a database system, the file objects being stored in a system for filing data (filing system), the method comprising the steps of:

  • creating a connection between the database system and the filing system for exchange of information between the database system and the filing system respecting file objects in the filing system;

    defining a data type in the database system for reference to file objects in the filing system (EFR data type);

    entering data into the database system which includes an EFR data type field that contains a reference to a file object in the filing system; and

    providing control information on the connection between the database system and the filing system which causes the filing system to control processing of the file object according to referential integrity constraints established at the database system.

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