A model for electronic documents

ABSTRACT

A model for electronic documents is proposed. This model has two components: a directed acyclic graph structure and a set of constraints. These two components are used to describe the relationships among the data of documents. This model is more general than models previously proposed.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.7 DOCUMENT AND TEXT PROCESSING

  J. Computer Applications
  J.7 COMPUTERS IN OTHER SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Publishing

General Terms:
Design, Documentation, Management