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Variable construct representation embedded in data stream which references definition for dynamically generating data used in processing the data stream
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1988-06-30
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Granted: 1993-05-25
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Expires: 2008-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A system represents a variable construct within a structured data stream. Structured data streams typically include a plurality of components, each component having multiple parameters therein. A trigger or other flag element within the data stream is utilized to provide a link or reference to a variable construct definition which has been created by the data stream originator or an independent end user. The variable construct definition is then utilized to determine previously nonexistent data which may then be utilized to process at least a portion of the data stream. In this manner, variable data within a structured data stream may be processed by linking the variable data to a non-variable construct within the data stream.
Inventors
- 👤 Barbara A. Barker
- 👤 Thomas R. Edel
- 👤 Jeffrey A. Stark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:34
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/90; G06F16/93; G06F40/00; G06F40/10; G06F40/103; G06F40/117; H; H04; H04L; H04L9/00; H04L9/40; H04L69/00; H04L69/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A method in a data processing system for transmitting, managing and processing fields within a highly structured data stream independently of an application program which generated said highly structured data stream, said method comprising the steps of: generating a highly structured data stream for transmission from an originating station to a receiving station; creating at least one variable construct definition having a process therein for dynamically generating selected data in response to a reference thereto, said selected data being nonexistent prior to said reference to said variable construct definition; inserting a reference to said at least one variable construct definition within said highly structured data stream; and processing at least a portion of said highly structured data stream at said receiving station in accordance with said dynamically generated selected data.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
A method in a data processing system for transmitting, managing and processing fields within a highly structured data stream independently of an application program which generated said highly structured data stream, said method comprising the steps of: generating a highly structured data stream for transmission from an originating station to a receiving station; creating at least one variable construct definition having a process therein for dynamically generating selected data in response to a reference thereto, said selected data being nonexistent prior to said reference to said variable construct definition; inserting a reference to said at least one variable construct definition within said highly structured data stream; and processing at least a portion of said highly structured data stream at said receiving station in accordance with said dynamically generated selected data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said step of creating at least one variable construct definition is performed by an end user at said receiving station.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of creating at least one variable construct definition is performed at said originating station by an originator of said data stream.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein said at least one variable construct definition is transmitted from said originating station with the said data stream.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
A data processing system for transmitting, managing and processing fields within a highly structured data stream independently of an application program which generated said highly structured data stream, said data processing system comprising: means for generating a highly structured data stream for transmission from an originating station to a receiving station; means for creating at least one variable construct definition having a process therein for dynamically generating selected data in response to a reference thereto, said selected data being nonexistent prior to said reference to said variable construct definition; means for inserting a reference to said at least one variable construct definition within said highly structured data stream; and means for processing at least a portion of said highly structured data stream at said receiving station in accordance with said dynamically generated selected data.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
134 words
A data processing system for transmitting, managing and processing fields within a highly structured data stream independently of an application program which generated said highly structured data stream, said data processing system comprising: means for generating a highly structured data stream for transmission from an originating station to a receiving station; means for creating at least one variable construct definition having a process therein for dynamically generating selected data in response to a reference thereto, said selected data being nonexistent prior to said reference to said variable construct definition; means for inserting a reference to said at least one variable construct definition within said highly structured data stream; and means for processing at least a portion of said highly structured data stream at said receiving station in accordance with said dynamically generated selected data.
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