Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Tran, Khoi H (Department: 3651)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
active
06950723
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method, system, and program for using storage slots efficiently. A move command is received to move a portable data storage medium from a source address to a destination address. An empty storage slot that has no association with the destination address is located. The portable data storage medium is moved from the source address to the located empty storage slot. An association is stored between the located empty storage slot and the destination address.
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Gallo Frank David
Goodman Brian Gerard
Hill, Jr. Ronald Faye
Jesionowski Leonard George
Davda Janaki K.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Konrad Raynes & Victor LLP
Tran Khoi H
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