Object replication using object device links and flags
US9300737B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1097
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing data replication and/or synchronization across multiple processor-based devices. Data objects (e.g., image files, video files, audio files) may exist in a plurality of forms (e.g., original, preview, thumbnail). The systems and methods utilize object device links (ODLs) and needs/has flags which are replicated to multiple processor-based devices to provide partial or full object replication between multiple processor-based devices. Some implementations provide complete replica backups of objects. Some implementations provide temporary protection of original forms of objects, for example, when a user is traveling. Some implementations provide for relaying and shuttling of objects across multiple devices via one or more networks and/or via peer-to-peer wired or wireless communications also allowing for offsite and remote location backup of objects. Some implementations provide support for container and individual object replication policies with inheritance. Some implementations can provide load balancing storage of objects. Some implementations can provide for efficient space management of objects on storage-constrained devices.
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