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Method for a cloud-based meta-file system to virtually unify remote and local files across a range of devices' local file systems

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  • US 8,484,260 B2
  • Filed: 03/19/2012
  • Issued: 07/09/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/05/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A process for operating on files located on multiple devices using a singular file system comprising:

  • accepting a request to operate on a file at a first device, wherein the file is selected from the singular file system on the first device;

    modifying the singular file system on the first device to make local files and virtual files appear indistinguishable to the singular file system, the local files and virtual files sharing a same location on the first device;

    intercepting the request by a software client on the first device;

    determining by the software client if the file is physically located on the first device or if the file is a virtual file of a corresponding file physically stored on a second device by reviewing file metadata, wherein a visual representation of the singular file system on the first device is identical to a visual representation of the singular file system on the second device; and

    if the file is the virtual file of the corresponding file physically located on the second device, requesting by the software client on the first device that a peer-to-peer connection be brokered by a server-based web service between the first device and the second device;

    if the peer-to-peer connection is brokered, transferring the corresponding physical file from the second device to the first device; and

    performing the operation on the transferred corresponding physical file at the first device.

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