18073678. CONCURRENT OUTBOX TABLE FOR RELIABLE MESSAGING simplified abstract (SAP SE)
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CONCURRENT OUTBOX TABLE FOR RELIABLE MESSAGING
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David Kunz of Wilhelmsfeld (DE)
CONCURRENT OUTBOX TABLE FOR RELIABLE MESSAGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18073678 titled 'CONCURRENT OUTBOX TABLE FOR RELIABLE MESSAGING
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a solution where an outbox table is added to each container in a database. Instead of emitting solely using the application instance or an outside processor, an outbox table processor is integrated into the microservice application. When a database action is performed, it is written into the outbox table. The outbox table processor then reads the actions, issues an emit to notify external systems, and deletes the actions from the outbox table.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of an outbox table into each container in a database - Use of an outbox table processor within the microservice application - Emitting notifications to external systems based on changes in the database state
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various industries where real-time notifications and data synchronization between systems are crucial, such as e-commerce, finance, and healthcare.
Problems Solved: - Ensures data consistency and synchronization across multiple systems - Provides a reliable method for emitting notifications to external systems - Simplifies the process of handling database actions within a microservice architecture
Benefits: - Improved data integrity and consistency - Real-time notifications for external systems - Streamlined database action processing within microservices
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in industries requiring real-time data synchronization, such as financial services for transaction processing, e-commerce for order fulfillment, and healthcare for patient data management.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to database synchronization, microservices, and event-driven architectures to understand the evolution of similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in database synchronization, microservice architectures, and event-driven systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the technology.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the integration of an outbox table processor improve data synchronization in microservices? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in complex database environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
In an example embodiment, a solution is provided in which an outbox table is added to each container in a database. Rather than perform an emit solely using the application instance alone (in response to a notification from the database that the underlying database action has been performed), or using an outside outbox table processor, an outbox table processor is integrated into the microservice application. When a database action is performed by the microservice application, that database action is written into the outbox table in the corresponding container in the database. Furthermore, whenever the outbox table processor determines that the state of the database has changed in a way that leads to an emit, it then reads the actions in the outbox table, issues an emit to notify one or more external systems of the actions, and deletes those actions from the outbox table.
