METHOD OF COLLECTING DATA
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1. Data storage method for storing a subblock of a block of data, the block of data being distributed, in a number of subblocks of data, over a set of devices, the set comprising at least two devices, the method comprising:
- collecting a subblock of data using the device,storing the subblock of data on the device; and
storing metadata identifying the data comprised in the subblock of data.
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Abstract
Data storage method for storing a subblock of a block of data. The block of data is distributed, in a number of subblocks of data, over a set of devices. The set of devices comprises at least two devices, and the method comprises the steps of: collecting a subblock of data using the device, storing the subblock of data on the device; and storing metadata identifying the data comprised in the subblock of data.
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13 Claims
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1. Data storage method for storing a subblock of a block of data, the block of data being distributed, in a number of subblocks of data, over a set of devices, the set comprising at least two devices, the method comprising:
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collecting a subblock of data using the device, storing the subblock of data on the device; and storing metadata identifying the data comprised in the subblock of data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
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5. Data collection method for collecting at least a predetermined part of a block of data, the block of data being distributed, in a number of subblocks of data, over a set of devices, the set comprising at least two devices, the method comprising:
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retrieving metadata identifying data stored in at least one subblock of data, the subblock of data comprising at least a part of the predetermined part of the block of data; querying the metadata for determining a subset of devices storing the at least one identified subblock of data; and collecting the at least one subblock of data from the subset of devices. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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10. Data collection device comprising:
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an input device for collecting a subblock of data; and a memory for storing the subblock of data; wherein the data collection device is configured to generate and store metadata, the metadata identifying the data comprised in the subblock of data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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