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Snapshot management device and snapshot management method

US7882067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2006
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/84
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A snapshot management device and snapshot management method whereby a snapshot is obtained on a regular basis, the amount of difference between two obtained snapshots is detected and, when the detected difference amount is smaller than a threshold value, of the two snapshots, the snapshot obtained earlier than the other is deleted, thereby contributing to the improved convenience.

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