Heterogeneous cloud-store provider access systems, and/or associated methods
US10044808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/541
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In certain example embodiments, heterogeneous cloud-store provider access systems (HCPAS), and/or associated methods, are provided. Certain example embodiments provide users with managed access to cloud stores distributed across multiple, disparate providers, in a device-independent manner. A common API and user-friendly user interface allow for a single sign-on access to the various providers. Advantageously, users need not download and install differing cloud store provider access software for each provider, device, and/or provider-device combination, used to access the cloud drives. Instead, by using the HCPAS, a user can manage the distributed storage and provide improved common access, e.g., in terms of administrative and operational functions.
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