(57) ABSTRACT A system is disclosed for translating access requests between a format
suitable for a relational database and a different format used by an application. When the …

A system With multiple data stores receives a data access request that includes one or more
variables. The system with two? rewalls determines Which data store can service the data …

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An integrated circuit card includes a storage device to store one or more code files and one
or more data files, and control logic. The control logic implements an ICC runtime …

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754 user allowed? yes identify allowed workflows, types of objects, tasks, target domains
receive identification of Workflow receive selection of type of object hierarchical data …

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Workflows are used to automate processes. When a first work flow is performed, it may
invoke a set of one or more nested workflows, workflows in other applications or services in …

Modern computer systems may comprise many interacting entities such as Software
components, hardware components, files or services for instance. The entities may work …