Patent ID: 7171424
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of managing display of requested data on a display device, the method comprising: in response to a request for data, receiving the requested data in a tabular form having a plurality of columns and rows ordered according to an initial order, wherein the request for data is a query issued against a database and the requested data is a query result; determining, from the data source, metadata describing an organizational structure of the requested data, wherein the determined metadata includes metadata related to N columns of the plurality of columns, where N is an integer, and describes for each of the N columns at least one of: (i) an index over the column; (ii) a previously created temporary index over the column; (iii) a referential constraint over the column; (iv) a check constraint over the column; (v) a key associated with the column; (vi) a tripper associated with the column; (vii) a point of time associated with creation of the column; and (viii) a character code set used in the column; re-ordering at least one of the columns and rows, wherein the re-ordering is done on the basis of rules configured to intelligently arrange presentation of the requested data to a user, and is performed on the basis of the determined metadata, and; outputting the re-ordered requested data for display on the display device.