Patent ID: 7076492
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A system comprising a processor and a computer readable memory unit coupled to the processor, said memory unit containing instructions that when executed by the processor implement a method for generating a report by a reporting tool of a business information system using data included within an Aspect file, said method comprising executing a bridge program not comprised by the business information system, said executing including: generating the Aspect file through use of data derived from a dataset, said generating using a first operating system, said Aspect file not readable by the business information system only because the business information system is functioning within a second operating system that differs from the first operating system; converting the Aspect file into a Temp file that is readable by the business information system; and transmitting the Temp file to the business information system, wherein the business information system has reporting capabilities in conjunction with a business data warehouse.