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Storing multidimensional data in a relational database management system

  • US 6,484,179 B1
  • Filed: 10/25/1999
  • Issued: 11/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for storing multidimensional data in relational tables, the method comprising the steps of:

  • maintaining a fact table for storing cell values that are associated with a plurality of dimensions;

    receiving a request to store a particular cell value that is associated with a particular set of dimension key values, said particular set of dimension key values including one dimension key value stored in each of said plurality of dimensions;

    generating a replacement value based on two or more dimension key values in said particular set of dimension key values; and

    storing within said fact table said particular cell value; and

    said replacement value in association with said particular cell value.

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