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Method for optimizing space in a memory having backup and database areas

US5745905A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1993
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99954
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

When storing backup data in a primary memory, memory space is optimized by selectively storing objects in storage locations in the primary memory. Only objects which have not been updated since the latest backup are stored in a backup area of the primary memory, and only updated objects are stored in a data-base area. The data base accesses objects in the backup area. The backup area may be write-protected.

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