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Synchronization of shared folders and files

US9747297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2014
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/137
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of synchronizing shared folders and files within a remote and local file system includes determining a remote and local file system state. The remote file system state includes remote hash values for remote instances of shared folders, shared sub-folders, shared files, shared sub-level files, and shared shortcuts. The local file system state includes a local hash values for local instances of shared folders, shared sub-folders, shared files, shared sub-level files, and shared shortcuts. The method also includes comparing the remote file system state and the local file system state to determine any differences in the hash values within the remote file system state and the local file system state and synchronizing any shared folder, shared sub-folder, or shared file having a differing value in the remote file system state and the local file system state across the local file system and the remote file system.

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