Data retrieval from a plurality of distinct storage devices using an index value
US8019745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0213
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first processor receives a request for records from a requester. The records include an index field and the records are stored in a plurality of storage devices associated respectively with a plurality of second processors. Individual storage devices of the plurality of storage devices are physically distinct from one another. Subsequent to the receiving of the request, the first processor retrieves the records from the plurality of storage devices using the plurality of second processors. The first processor then arranges the retrieved records in an order based at least on the index field and provides the retrieved records to the requestor in the order.
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