Systems, methods, and computer readable media for lazy compression of data incoming to a data storage entity
US9330105B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/0246
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer readable media for lazy compression of data incoming to a data storage entity are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for lazy compression of data incoming to a data storage entity includes defining at least a portion of the data storage area within the data storage entity as a compressed logical unit for storing at least some data in compressed form; receiving a command to write data to the compressed logical unit, and, in response to receiving the command to write data to the compressed logical unit, writing the data in uncompressed form; and monitoring for a trigger condition, wherein, upon detection of a trigger condition, at least a portion of the uncompressed data within the compressed logical unit is compressed.
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