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System and method for managing replicated data by merging the retrieved records to generate a sequence of modifications

  • US 6,088,706 A
  • Filed: 05/17/1996
  • Issued: 07/11/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of managing copies of a shared data file maintained on a plurality of computer systems that are connectable via a mobile communications network (460), the method comprising:

  • a) for each copy (205,

         420) of the shared data file, maintaining a record (540) of modifications made to that copy;

    b) retrieving, via connection to the mobile communications network (460), the records of modifications (550) maintained for at least some of the copies of the shared data file;

    c) merging (560) the retrieved records to generate a sequence of modifications;

    d) applying predefined rules (580) to the sequence of modifications to resolve conflicts within the sequence of modifications; and

    e) modifying at least one copy (205,

         420) of the shared file based on the conflict-resolved sequence of modifications.

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