SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A MULTI-WORD UTC TIME STAMP USING A SINGLE-WORD UTC TIME STAMP AND A MULTI-WORD KEY
First Claim
1. A method for implementing a multi-word coordinated universal time (UTC) time stamp using a single-word UTC time stamp and a multi-word key,creating, by a processor, a data file;
- creating, by the processor, a single-word time stamp to associate with the data file, wherein at least one bit of the single-word time stamp specifies a format of the single-word time stamp, at least one bit of the single-word time stamp indicates whether or not a seasonal offset is in effect, and a remainder of the bits of the single-word time stamp specify a time in a UTC time base;
creating, by the processor, a multi-word configuration key to associate with the single-word time stamp, wherein the configuration key comprises a time zone offset value, a seasonal time offset value, a standard time mnemonic, and a seasonal time mnemonic; and
storing, by the processor, in memory, the data file, single-word time stamp, and configuration key.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for implementing a multi-word UTC time stamp using a single-word UTC time stamp and a multi-word key are disclosed. Embodiments may include creating a data file and creating a single-word time stamp to associate with the data file. Embodiments may further include creating a multi-word configuration key to associate with the single-word time stamp, wherein the configuration key comprises a time zone offset value, a seasonal time offset value, a standard time mnemonic, and a seasonal time mnemonic. Some embodiments may also include storing, In memory, the data file, single-word time stamp, and configuration key.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for implementing a multi-word coordinated universal time (UTC) time stamp using a single-word UTC time stamp and a multi-word key,
creating, by a processor, a data file; -
creating, by the processor, a single-word time stamp to associate with the data file, wherein at least one bit of the single-word time stamp specifies a format of the single-word time stamp, at least one bit of the single-word time stamp indicates whether or not a seasonal offset is in effect, and a remainder of the bits of the single-word time stamp specify a time in a UTC time base; creating, by the processor, a multi-word configuration key to associate with the single-word time stamp, wherein the configuration key comprises a time zone offset value, a seasonal time offset value, a standard time mnemonic, and a seasonal time mnemonic; and storing, by the processor, in memory, the data file, single-word time stamp, and configuration key. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer program product, comprising:
a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor of a computing system, cause the processor to perform the steps of; creating a data file; creating a single-word time stamp to associate with the data file, wherein at least one bit of the single-word time stamp specifies a format of the single-word time stamp, at least one bit of the single-word time stamp indicates whether or not a seasonal offset is in effect, and a remainder of the bits of the single-word time stamp specify a time in a UTC time base; creating a multi-word configuration key to associate with the single-word time stamp, wherein the configuration key comprises a time zone offset value, a seasonal time offset value, a standard time mnemonic, and a seasonal time mnemonic; and storing, in memory, the data file, single-word time stamp, and configuration key. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus, comprising:
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a memory; a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is further configured to perform the steps of; creating a data file; creating a single-word time stamp to associate with the data file, wherein at least one bit of the single-word time stamp specifies a format of the single-word time stamp, at least one bit of the single-word time stamp indicates whether or not a seasonal offset is in effect, and a remainder of the bits of the single-word time stamp specify a time in a UTC time base; creating a multi-word configuration key to associate with the single-word time stamp, wherein the configuration key comprises a time zone offset value, a seasonal time offset value, a standard time mnemonic, and a seasonal time mnemonic; and storing, in memory, the data file, single-word time stamp, and configuration key. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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