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Method and system for updating versions of content stored in a storage device

  • US 20050027758A1
  • Filed: 07/07/2004
  • Published: 02/03/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/07/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating a small update package adapted for allowing update of an old version of content to a new version of content, comprising:

  • (i) obtaining a conversion element associated with said old version and new version and a delta between said old and new versions, said conversion element and said delta form part of an update package;

    (ii) generating a small delta that includes modified data entries;

    the generation of said modified data entries comprising;

    a) applying said conversion element to items of said old version, said items corresponding to data entries in said delta, giving rise to converted old items; and

    b) generating said modified data entries based at least on said data entries and said converted old items;

    (iii) generating said small update package by associating said conversion element with said small delta.

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