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Method and apparatus for dynamic and flexible table summarization

  • US 6,523,040 B1
  • Filed: 06/24/1999
  • Issued: 02/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for transforming an unrevised data table into a revised data table, said unrevised data table having a plurality of rows and columns, the unrevised data table further including data elements having a plurality of data formats, the method comprising the steps of:

  • defining meta-data associated with said unrevised data table, said meta-data selected from the group consisting of row reduction rules, row combination rules, column reduction rules, column combination rules, and column value transformation;

    receiving a request to view the unrevised data table from a viewing device; and

    transforming the unrevised data table in response to said request to view the unrevised data table by the viewing device in accordance with said meta-data, resulting in the revised data table capable of having at least one less row and column than the unrevised data table;

    wherein the unrevised data table is a single data table.

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