Dynamic configuration files
Filing Information
- Patent Number: US7412691
- Application Number: US11022718
- Filing date: 12/27/2004
- Issue date: 08/12/2008
- Prior Publication Data:
- US20060143146 - 06/29/2006
- Predicted expiration date: 03/27/2026
- Patent term adjustment: 455
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Abstract
A dynamic nature is added to configuration files so that various types of dynamic functions can be performed within them. Variables are utilized within the configuration files. Thus, it is possible to have parameters specified in one configuration file and a formula to which the parameters will be applied in another configuration file. This allows changing of the values in the parameter file without having to modify the formula file, thereby streamlining the modification process when changes need to be made. In addition, it provides the capability for cross-referencing between configuration properties by allowing for variables in properties that refer to other properties.References Cited
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| Document Number | Assignee | Inventors | Issue/Pub Date |
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| US20060143146 | International Business Machines Corporation | James Bognar | Jun 2006 |
| US7412691 | International Business Machines Corporation | James I. Bognar | Aug 2008 |
| US20080263519 | International Business Machines Corporation | James I. Bognar | Oct 2008 |
Independent Claims | See all claims (7)
- 1. A method of returning dynamic results from the processing of a configuration file by a processor, said processor including a memory, comprising: loading into memory a configuration file comprising configuration properties having one or more variables; resolving the variables of the configuration properties; and replacing each variable with the results of its respective resolving step; wherein said resolving step includes, for each configuration property: detecting each variable in said configuration property; resolving any recursive variables in said configuration property before resolving a primary variable in said configuration property; resolving said primary variable; and wherein said resolving step is executed when an external program attempts to access any configuration properties containing variables.
