| 摘要 |
<p>A directory access protocol as a means to both uniquely identify materials and to store within the directory itself data related to the materials (Fig. 1). A directory access protocol not just for names (101), but for data as well (100). The invention utilizes the directory access protocol as the basis for XML name spaces for scientific data to facilitate data interchange and viewing using directory services and protocols. An advantage of using a directory access protocol is the ease of search. Directories are designed to be searched quickly and efficiently, even when containing a large population of entries. A specialized set of standard types and standard objects are defined to extend the use of the directory to other fields, and in one embodiment, to the field of biological data. An advantage of the system is to be able to identify samples of biological material and all users associated with the biological material.</p> |
