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Method and system for supporting multivalue attributes in a database system

  • US 6,886,016 B2
  • Filed: 09/12/2001
  • Issued: 04/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for supporting multiple value attributes in a database system comprising the steps of:

  • a) defining an index class by designating a plurality of attributes associated with the index class, wherein the plurality of attributes includes single value attributes and at least one mulitvalue attribute;

    b) generating an attribute value table (AVT) for the index class for storing attribute values for the single value attributes; and

    c) generating a multiple value table (MVT) for each of the at least one mulitvalue attribute for storing attribute values for the at least one mulitvalue attribute.

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