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Reorganizing data in log files for data tracking management

US7139744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2002
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for reorganizing data in a log file. In an embodiment, a method of reorganizing data in an original log file is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining a data record from the original log file; examining the data record; if the data record includes a single-value entry, inserting the data record in a single-value storage linked list; if the data record includes a multiple-values entry, inserting the data record in a multiple-values linked list; and utilizing data from the multiple-values and single-value linked lists to write data to a new log file.

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