Patent ID: 7340472
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for organizing data into a database having a dual structure that facilitates locating desired information included in the database, comprising the steps of: (a) generating a tree data structure that defines a hierarchical relationship of the data, wherein the tree data structure includes a bottom level that is a database record level that includes detailed data, such that the desired information is stored on the lowest level, and a top level that is a subject level that classifies the data stored in the lowest level by subject; and (b) generating an ordered array structure of classifications of the data, wherein the ordered array structure comprises classifications linked to the bottom level that includes the detailed data, but not classifications linked to hierarchical levels that only further classify the data, said tree data structure and said ordered array structure enabling a user to respectively locate and display the desired information using either a hierarchical-based search or an index-based search, such that said dual structure comprises said tree data structure and said ordered array structure.