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Systems and/or methods for distributed data archiving amongst a plurality of networked computing devices

US9002801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2010
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1469
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to system and/or methods that pair a data extractor with a data accumulator, wherein these components may be located on any one or more computers in a network system. This distributed peer extract-accumulate approach is advantageous in that it reduces (and sometimes completely eliminates) the need for a “funnel” approach to data archiving, wherein all data is moved or backed up through a central computer or central computer system. In certain example embodiments, recall-accumulate, search, verify, and/or other archive-related activities may be performed in a similar peer-based and/or distributed manner. Certain example embodiments may in addition or in the alternative incorporate techniques for verifying the integrity of data in an archive system, and/or techniques for restoring/importing data from a non-consumable form.

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