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Transfer of very large digital data files via a fragmentation and reassembly methodology

US6233252A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1999
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for transferring very large data files to a remote location. The systems and methods fragment the very large data file into smaller ordered blocks using file conversion software loaded onto a computer processor. The ordered fragmented files or blocks transmitted to the remote location using a data distribution system. For example, the data distribution system may include a transmitter, a satellite transmission link, and a receiver at each remote location. At each remote location, received ordered fragmented files or blocks are reassembled in accordance with the original ordering scheme using file conversion software loaded on a computer. This produces the original very large data file. Once the very large data file is reassembled, it may be processed or archived.

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