A system and method for retrieving and presenting data using class-based component and view model is disclosed. The disclosed system retrieves data of various formats, including relational data, point data and time-series data, and connects such data to class-based components and component members. Using...http://www.google.com/patents/US6700590?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6700590 - System and method for retrieving and presenting data using class-based component and view model