File repository abstraction layer
US9449004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/1824
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example systems and methods of implementing an abstraction layer for a file repository are presented. In one example, an access request to retrieve an electronic file is received from a requesting device. The request includes an identification of a first storage location in the file repository. In response to the request, the first storage location of the file repository is searched for the electronic file. If the search is successful, the electronic file is retrieved from the file repository at the first storage location. If the search is unsuccessful, a redirection file is accessed in the file repository. The redirection file includes an identification of a second storage location for the electronic, file at a storage site external to the file repository. The electronic file is retrieved from the storage site based on the indication of the second storage location. The retrieved file is transmitted to the requesting device.
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