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Notification for a distributed file system

US7941455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for notifying an application coupled to a distributed file system is described. A command for a file for a distributed file system is received. The distributed file system stores portions of files across a plurality of distinct physical storage locations. The command for the file is compared with a notification table of the distributed file system of the distributed file system. At least one application communicates with the distributed file system. The notification system notifies the corresponding application associated with the command with the notification system.

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