Abstract: A modular object database for holistic, object-oriented business modeling, in which business data and processes of all types are represented separately in key and value objects, wherein the attributes and methods of the objects are likewise stored separately from one another, and the database management system itself is implemented as objects of the object database, as a result of which simpler handling of the object database and substantially improved data security is achieved overall.

Abstract: A modular object database for holistic, object-oriented business modeling, in which business data and processes of all types are represented separately in key and value objects, wherein the attributes and methods of the objects are likewise stored separately from one another, and the database management system itself is implemented as objects of the object database, as a result of which simpler handling of the object database and substantially improved data security is achieved overall.

Abstract: A modular object database for holistic, object-oriented business modeling, in which business data and processes of all types are represented separately in key and value objects, wherein the attributes and methods of the objects are likewise stored separately from one another, and the database management system itself is implemented as objects of the object database, as a result of which simpler handling of the object database and substantially improved data security is achieved overall. Whereas conventional databases store a number of objects in a database together with keys, values and methods, SBM offers possibilities for partitioning, specifically the fragmentation of objects into key and value objects and the separate storage of attributes and methods.

Abstract: A process for computer-assisted-design of an optical element allows for anticipation of errors that may arise in the actual manufacture of the element. A known optical design program is first operated to determine data representing the physical characteristics of the element that will provide a desired optical output. Then, the data representing the optimum physical characteristics are modified in accordance with a statistical distribution that represents the errors in the physical elements that are expected in the actual manufacture of the physical elements. The optical output is then determined for an optical element having the modified physical characteristics. This modified optical output is compared with the desired optical output to determine whether the designed optical element will produce the desired optical output when manufactured.