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Method and system for utilizing a cache for path-level access control to structured documents stored in a database

  • US 8,250,093 B2
  • Filed: 08/25/2003
  • Issued: 08/21/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for performing path-level access control evaluation for a structured document, wherein the structured document comprises a plurality of nodes and each of the plurality of nodes is described by a path, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) storing an access control statement in a cache entry for a path associated with a node of the plurality of nodes;

    (b) receiving a query, wherein the query comprises a request to access the node;

    (c) checking the cache entry for the path associated with the node; and

    (d) granting or denying access to the node based on the access control statement in the cache entry for the path associated with the node.

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