18156824. Block Storage Device and Method for Data Compression simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
Block Storage Device and Method for Data Compression
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Zvi Schneider of Hod Hasharon (IL)
Assaf Natanzon of Hod Hasharon (IL)
Block Storage Device and Method for Data Compression - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18156824 titled 'Block Storage Device and Method for Data Compression
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a block storage device that is designed for data compression. In the first phase of operation, if the device determines that a data block needs to be written to a large block storage area, it checks if the block can be de-duplicated. If de-duplication is not possible, the device stores the data block using large block compression.
- The block storage device is configured for data compression.
- It determines if a data block can be de-duplicated.
- If de-duplication is not possible, the device uses large block compression to store the data block.
Potential Applications
- Data storage systems that require efficient compression techniques.
- Cloud storage services that need to optimize storage space.
- Backup and archival systems that deal with large amounts of data.
Problems Solved
- Reducing storage space requirements by employing de-duplication and compression techniques.
- Efficiently storing data blocks in large block storage areas.
- Optimizing data storage in various applications.
Benefits
- Improved storage efficiency by eliminating duplicate data blocks.
- Reduced storage costs by compressing data blocks.
- Faster data retrieval due to optimized storage techniques.
Original Abstract Submitted
A block storage device, for data compression is configured to, in a first operating phase, if it is determined, by the block storage device, that a data block is to be written to a large block storage area of the block storage device, determine if the data block can be de-duplicated. If the data block cannot be de-duplicated, the block storage device stores the data block using large block compression.
