Explicit overlay integration rules
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- providing an overlay to a file system structure;
providing an explicit overlay integration rule;
directing a file access for a file that resides in the file system structure and in the overlay to either the file system structure or the overlay depending upon the explicit overlay integration rule.
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Abstract
A technique for controlling access to files or directories in a system that includes and overlay involves the use of explicit overlay integration rules. An example of a method according to the technique may include providing an overlay to a file system structure; providing an explicit overlay integration rule; and directing a file access for a file that resides in the file system structure and in the overlay to either the file system structure or the overlay depending upon the explicit overlay integration rule. The overlay may or may not be associated with a streaming software program. The proposed system can offer, among other advantages more control over access to files and directories in the file system/overlay.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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providing an overlay to a file system structure;
providing an explicit overlay integration rule;
directing a file access for a file that resides in the file system structure and in the overlay to either the file system structure or the overlay depending upon the explicit overlay integration rule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method, comprising:
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receiving an access request for a file;
consulting explicit overlay integration rules;
accessing the file in an overlay if an explicit overlay integration rule indicates the overlay has precedence over a file system structure;
accessing the file in the file system structure if the explicit overlay integration rule indicates the file system structure has precedence over the overlay;
accessing the file according to file characteristics if the overlay integration rule indicates the overlay and the file system structure have equivalent precedence. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system, comprising:
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a means for providing an overlay to a file system structure;
a means for providing an explicit overlay integration rule;
means for directing a file access for a file that resides in the file system structure and in the overlay to either the file system structure or the overlay depending upon the explicit overlay integration rule.
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