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System and method for retrieving information from a database

US7203691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2002
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for retrieving information from a database includes identifying a cylinder. The cylinder includes a plurality of data segments. The method also includes retrieving the plurality of data segments from the cylinder during a single retrieval operation. In addition, the method includes storing the plurality of data segments in a cache.

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