Method and system for performing proximity joins on high-dimensional data points in parallel

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PATENT NO 5884320
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08920331

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A method and system for performing spatial proximity joins on high-dimensional points representing data objects of a database in parallel in a multiprocessor system. The method comprises the steps of: partitioning the data points among the processors; creating index structures for the data points of the processors in parallel; assigning the join operations to the processors using the index structures; and simultaneously redistributing and joining the data points in the processors in parallel based on a predetermined joining condition. An efficient data structure, .epsilon.-K-D-B tree, is used to provide fast access to the high-dimensional points and to minimize system storage requirements. The invention achieves fast response time and requires minimum storage space by having structurally identical indices among the processors, assigning workload based on the join costs, and redistributing the data points among the processors while joining the data whenever possible.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Agrawal, Rakesh San Jose, CA 265 9553
Shafer, John Christopher San Jose, CA 9 552

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