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Validity map-based tracking of user data updates

US10977238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2017
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/2365
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for utilizing a validity map to indicate whether an overwriting data portion of user data is received. In the method and apparatus, a plurality of data portions of user data are received, whereby each data portion of the plurality of data portion may overwrite another data portion. A validity map may be utilized to indicate whether a data portion is an overwriting data portion. The validity map may be utilized for retrieving the data portion instead of the data portion being replaced.

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