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Efficient metadata storage

US9020892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2011
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/172
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for efficiently storing metadata of partitioned data (e.g., directed to a specific individual/user). A first subset of data is identified from the set of partitioned data. The first subset of data comprises data that has a high frequency of access, and may be identified, at least in part, by frequency of access metadata that is associated with the data in the set. Metadata, such as discovery information, permissions, version info, etc., that is associated with the data in the first subset can be stored in low latency (e.g., fast) storage, proving more efficient access. Metadata associated with data from the set of partitioned data that is not in the first subset (e.g., that is not accessed frequently) can be stored in higher latency (e.g., slower, less expensive) storage.

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