A system and methods are provided that make compile-time declarative modeling available for SOAP-based data transmission(s). The declarative modeling minimizes the amount of coding required of a developer. The underlying details regarding the SOAP protocol, dispatching to the appropriate object and function,...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7055143?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7055143 - System and methods for providing a declarative syntax for specifying SOAP-based web services