Systems and methods for space management in file systems
US8706690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/1727
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for space management in file systems provide a mechanism to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices. For example, an apparatus may be configured to execute a method of synchronizing media content with a destination file system, including: receiving a request to synchronize one or more playlists from a music library to a destination file system; determining an amount of space on the destination file system utilized for files from external sources; predicting an amount of space on the destination file system to hold the one or more playlists; and displaying the amount of space utilized for files from external sources and the amount of space to hold the one or more playlists prior to synchronizing with the destination file system. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
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