Reorganizing data in log files for data tracking management
US7139744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2023 |
Classification
- 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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