Presenting a file system for a file containing items
US8473531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/185
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
What is disclosed is a method of operating a volume access system. The method includes processing at least a first file to generate a file system view of the first file comprising a plurality of items within the first file, and providing the file system view of the first file over a network interface as a hierarchical data volume. The method also includes receiving an access request for a requested item of the hierarchical data volume over the network interface, and in response, providing access to a first item of the plurality of items within the first file corresponding to the requested item.
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