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Defining a sequence of files in the same file container by placing a numerical value in a header of the file

US6785694B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2001
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2022

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

Abstract

A method and system for defining a sequence of files by placing a numerical value in the header of the file, without using an index. Newly-positioned files are positioned between existing files by the determination and assignment of a numerical value between the numerical values of the previous and succeeding existing files.

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