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Mechanism for applying transforms to multi-part files

US7523221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2003
Grant dateApr 21, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/258
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described is a system and method for applying transforms to multi-part files. A request is received to access a stream within a multi-part file. Upon receipt of the request, a list of transforms associated with the stream is identified. The list is also included within the multi-part file. The transforms specified in the list of transforms are performed on data before completing the request. If the request is a write, the transforms encode the data. If the request is a read, the transforms decode the data. The list of transforms is order dependent. The list of transforms includes a data structure having a first stream that includes a map that correlates the stream with a name for the list of transforms. A second stream that lists each of the transforms for the stream. A third stream for each of the transforms listed that identifies information associated with the transform.

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