Backing up confidential data to user devices on the same local network
US11546411B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/306
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for backing up confidential data using user devices on the same local network. In an example, a first user device can download a data file from a server. The first user device can connect to the server on the same local network as a second user device. A user can select to delete the file from the first user device. The first user device can send the data file to the second user device using a local Internet Protocol (“IP”) address of the second user device. The second user device can store the data file on its local storage. If the user chooses to retrieve the data file to the first user device again, and if the user devices are on the same local network, the first user device can retrieve the data file from the second user device instead of the server.
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