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Network storage device collector

US8086694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2009
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/338
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for remotely collecting data stored by a user in one or more network storage areas residing on a network. For example, embodiments of the method involve utilizing a mapping tool to identify at least one network storage area associated with the user, utilizing a collection tool to access at least one network storage area via a network, copying the data stored on the at least one network storage area, and transmitting the data from the at least one network storage area to a collection server.

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