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Method and apparatus for an improved file repository

US7761678B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2004
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/81
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for of storing data comprising monitoring a plurality of storage units within a mass storage area and detecting when a storage unit within the mass storage area is overloaded. The method further comprising randomly distributing the data on the overloaded storage unit to the other storage units within the mass storage area.

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