Abstract: A method and device such as a database for storing and providing controlled access to objects and associated documents by multiple users according to predetermined privileges set by the owner, or host, of the stored information. Individual users, or guests, can be given access to the objects, its attributes and associated documents as determined by the host of the information. The host of the information can set up access privileges based on any type of relationship. This is particularly useful in complex business relationships between a host and a plurality of users, both of which may be sensitive about their trade secrets and other confidential information.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for facilitating improved communication between a browser and a cluster of multi threaded process instances to perform services, such as accessing a database. The process instances are configured to communicate with other process instances in the cluster, and to communicate with and retrieve state information of particular instances from a central location. A cluster monitoring instance is also provided to separately monitor the operating states of a process instance and to enable operations that pertain to the state of these instances. A process monitoring instance may be configured to determine whether a process instance has terminated a session detected by the session monitoring instance. A rerouting instance may also be provided that is configured to recover browser session information in the event of a premature end of a session.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a system and a method for where-used searches in a hierarchical database. Unlike database systems in prior art, the invention allows fast, efficient and convenient where-used search for data with multiple revisions in a multi-level hierarchical database.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for facilitating secure communication between a web browser and an application server. An application server is able to actively send out requests to webservers to connect approved browsers for service sessions between the browsers and application servers. This is in contrast to passive operations of conventional application servers that allow browsers to actively access application servers for screening, leaving the application servers and other associated entities vulnerable to possible computer hackers. This is accomplished via a plurality of intermediate webservers that screen and route browser requests destined for particular application servers. The webservers are configured to communicate amongst each other to share status information related to communication sessions between browsers and application servers.