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System and method for accessing external memory using hash functions in a resource limited device

US6535867B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 1999
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99942
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method that computes a hash function based upon the file name, e.g. a URI, that is to be identified in a look-up table stored in external memory. The hash value is multiplied by a first multiplier. The result is used as a pointer to a lookup table that is stored in external memory. The present invention avoids the need to perform string comparisons or to store any file names or addresses on the server.

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