Patent ID: 7725499
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for managing information through structured storage and retrieval of data relating to a predetermined target domain from a multi-dimensional database comprising the steps of: structuring a multi-axis database in which intersecting database axes locate unique matrix addresses for individual information units by: defining a hierarchical set of rules and exceptions thereto to govern the data that may be stored in any given information unit or address range of information units, by performing at least one of the following steps: applying the hierarchical set of rules to address ranges; assigning attributes to information units based on criteria selected to measure information quality; assigning status identifiers to information units to identify workflow status and history with respect to content and review status of data; tracking the addition, deletion, modification, or change in status of data so that documents published using the information units are populated by linking to the most recent available data compliant with a predetermined status identifier; and creating at least one publication definition by: