17850483. DATA STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)
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DATA STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Organization Name
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Ramanathan Muthiah of Bangalore (IN)
Balaji Thraksha Venkataramanan of Bangalore (IN)
DATA STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17850483 titled 'DATA STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes devices and techniques for remotely managing data storage devices (DSD) using a mobile app interface.
- The invention allows end users to perform data management activities on a DSD from a remote location.
- Activities include creating data snapshots, resetting snapshots, and setting permissions on the DSD.
- The remote management is done through a mobile app interface on a mobile device.
- The invention provides a convenient and user-friendly way to manage data storage devices remotely.
Potential Applications
This technology has various potential applications, including:
- Remote management of data storage devices in a corporate or enterprise setting.
- Remote management of personal data storage devices, such as external hard drives or cloud storage.
- Integration with backup and recovery systems to remotely manage data snapshots.
Problems Solved
The technology solves several problems related to remote data management, such as:
- The need for physical access to a data storage device to perform management activities.
- The inconvenience of having to be physically present at the location of the data storage device.
- The complexity of managing data snapshots and permissions on a DSD without a user-friendly interface.
Benefits
The technology offers several benefits, including:
- Increased convenience and flexibility in managing data storage devices remotely.
- Time and cost savings by eliminating the need for physical access to the device.
- Improved data security by allowing users to quickly reset snapshots and manage permissions remotely.
Original Abstract Submitted
Devices and techniques are disclosed wherein an end user can remotely trigger direct data management activities of a data storage device (DSD), such as creating a data snapshot, resetting a snapshot, and setting permissions at the DSD via a remote mobile device app interface.