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Method and apparatus for managing files in a storage medium

US6192375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1998
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99953
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for managing a storage medium includes searching the storage medium for a first file having a reference to a second file that has moved to a new location on the storage medium. The reference is updated such that it indicates that the second file has moved to the new location.

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