Improved method of and apparatus for aggregating data elements in multidimensional databases (MDDB). In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus is realized in the form of a high-performance stand-alone (i.e. external) aggregation server which can be plugged-into conventional MOLAP systems to achieve...http://www.google.com.tw/patents/US20030018642?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US20030018642 - Stand-alone cartridge style data aggregation server and method of and system for managing multi-dimensional databases using the same