Incremental and bulk storage system
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1. A method for storing electronic data, comprising:
- classifying a first set of electronic data stored in a first computing device as one of a set of data types;
performing an initial copy, at a first location, of the first set of electronic data from the first computing device to a first portable device when the first computing device and first portable device are in geographic proximity and physically connected;
determining that at least a portion of the first set of electronic data stored in the first computing device has changed, thereby resulting in a changed data set;
creating at least one update based on the at least a portion of the first set of electronic data that has changed; and
performing an incremental copy of the first set of electronic data by transmitting via a network connection the at least one update from the first computing device to the first portable device when the first portable device is in a second location that is geographically remote from the first computing device.
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Abstract
A method for storing electronic data. A first set of electronic data may be copied from a computing device to a capsule. The capsule then may be transferred or located to a location other than that of the computing device. The capsule and the computing device may be in electronic communication. The first set of electronic data may be updated on the capsule when changes are made to the first set of electronic data on the computing device.
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1. A method for storing electronic data, comprising:
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classifying a first set of electronic data stored in a first computing device as one of a set of data types; performing an initial copy, at a first location, of the first set of electronic data from the first computing device to a first portable device when the first computing device and first portable device are in geographic proximity and physically connected; determining that at least a portion of the first set of electronic data stored in the first computing device has changed, thereby resulting in a changed data set; creating at least one update based on the at least a portion of the first set of electronic data that has changed; and performing an incremental copy of the first set of electronic data by transmitting via a network connection the at least one update from the first computing device to the first portable device when the first portable device is in a second location that is geographically remote from the first computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for backing up electronic data on more than one computing device comprising:
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performing an initial copy of a first set of electronic data, which is stored in a first computing device, from the first computing device to a first capsule that is configured for storing backup copy of electronic data; performing an initial copy of a second set of electronic data, which is stored in a second computing device distinct from the first computing device, from the second computing device to a second capsule that is configured for storing backup copy of electronic data; locating the first capsule and the second capsule at a location that is geographically remote from a location of the first and second computing devices, respectively; transferring the first set of electronic data from the first computing device to the second capsule; transferring the second set of electronic data from the second computing device to the first capsule; updating the first set of electronic data on the first and second capsules by performing an incremental copy of the first set of electronic data on the first and second capsules; and updating the second set of electronic data on the first and second capsules by performing an incremental copy of the second set of electronic data on the first and second capsules. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system comprising:
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a processor; and instructions stored in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for execution by the processor and, when executed, configured to cause the processor to perform operations comprising; classifying a first set of electronic data stored in a first computing device as one of a set of data types; performing an initial copy, at a first location, of the first set of electronic data from the first computing device to a first portable device when the first computing device and first portable device are in geographic proximity and physically connected; determining that at least a portion of the first set of electronic data stored in the first computing device has changed, thereby resulting in a changed data set; creating at least one update based on the at least a portion of the first set of electronic data that has changed; and performing an incremental copy of the first set of electronic data by transmitting via a network connection the at least one update from the first computing device to the first portable device when the first portable device is in a second location that is geographically remote from the first computing device. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system comprising:
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a processor; and instructions stored in a non-transitory computer-readable operatively connected to the storage medium for execution by the processor and, when executed, configured to cause the processor to perform operations comprising; performing an initial copy of a first set of electronic data, which is stored in a first computing device, from the first computing device to a first capsule that is configured for storing backup copy of electronic data; performing an initial copy of a second set of electronic data, which is stored in a second computing device distinct from the first computing device, from the second computing device to a second capsule that is configured for storing backup copy of electronic data; locating the first capsule and the second capsule at a location that is geographically remote from a location of the first and second computing devices, respectively; transferring the first set of electronic data from the first computing device to the second capsule; transferring the second set of electronic data from the second computing device to the first capsule; updating the first set of electronic data on the first and second capsules by performing an incremental copy of the first set of electronic data on the first and second capsules; and updating the second set of electronic data on the first and second capsules by performing an incremental copy of the second set of electronic data on the first and second capsules. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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