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Method and apparatus for an improved file repository

US8793450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2011
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/81
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for of storing data comprising monitoring a plurality of storage units within a mass storage area and detecting when a storage unit within the mass storage area is overloaded. The method further comprising randomly distributing the data on the overloaded storage unit to the other storage units within the mass storage area.

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