N-way synchronization of data

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2007-01-08

2010-02-02

Butler, Dennis M (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Synchronization of plural processors

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

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07657769

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the use of history information as an aid to synchronization in a peer-to-peer system. In particular, node trees are used to represent portions of files systems designated for synchronization. The nodes in the node tree embody history information regarding associated objects. The history information includes version vectors that are used to simplify synchronization-related comparisons and create job lists that may be used to bring participating peers into synchronization.

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