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Method and apparatus for generating a file allocation table for a storage medium with no file allocation table using file storage information

  • US 5,668,970 A
  • Filed: 06/20/1994
  • Issued: 09/16/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for interfacing a data processing mechanism with a storage medium having no file allocation table stored thereon and having compressed data stored thereon, to directly locate the compressed data from said storage medium, comprising:

  • receiving a request for file allocation table information from the data processing mechanism;

    gathering file storage information directly from the storage medium by reading portions of the medium;

    generating dynamically in response to the request a file allocation table (FAT) using said gathered file storage information, said FAT having a format compatible with said data processing mechanism; and

    providing information from said FAT to said data processing mechanism to allow said mechanism to directly access said compressed data stored on said storage medium.

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