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Files transfer between a remote home server and a local server

US7203735B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2000
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/182
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a remote computer, a method for providing a file comprises the steps of receiving a request for this file, identifying this file as being stored in a distant server, requesting the distance server to send the file, identifying this file as being used, and forwarding this file. Further, in a local server, a method for transferring a file from a home server comprises the steps of receiving a request for this file, this request comprising the home server identification, checking that this file is not locally stored, requesting this file to the home server, identifying the file as being locally used, and forwarding this file.

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