Method and system for updating data in a compressed read cache
US6857045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a first aspect, a method is provided for updating a compressed cache. The method includes the steps of (1) initiating an update routine for replacing first data stored within the cache with second data, wherein a first section of a compressed data band stored in the cache includes the first data and a second section of the compressed data band includes third data; and (2) in response to initiating the update routine, replacing the first data within the compressed data band with the second data without decompressing the third data. Numerous other aspects are provided.
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