18606769. Data Compression Method and Apparatus simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)

Data Compression Method and Apparatus

Organization Name

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jianmin Huang of Dongguan (CN)

Chao Song of Shenzhen (CN)

Data Compression Method and Apparatus - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18606769 titled 'Data Compression Method and Apparatus

Simplified Explanation: The compression system described in the patent application includes an acceleration device that stores a compression library with multiple compression algorithms supporting lossless compression. The system can select a compression algorithm based on an identifier in the compression request to perform compression processing in the specified lossless compression mode.

• The compression system includes an acceleration device with a memory storing a compression library.
• The compression library consists of multiple compression algorithms that enable lossless compression.
• The system can select a compression algorithm based on an identifier in the compression request.
• Compression processing is performed on data in the specified lossless compression mode using the selected algorithm.

Potential Applications: 1. Data storage and archiving systems. 2. File transfer and communication protocols. 3. Cloud computing and data centers. 4. Multimedia compression and streaming technologies.

Problems Solved: 1. Efficient compression of data without loss of information. 2. Flexibility in selecting compression algorithms based on specific requirements. 3. Improved data transfer speeds and reduced storage requirements.

Benefits: 1. Enhanced data compression capabilities. 2. Optimal utilization of storage resources. 3. Faster data transfer and processing speeds. 4. Customizable compression options for different types of data.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in various industries such as data storage, communication, and multimedia streaming. Companies offering cloud services, data management solutions, and content delivery networks can benefit from the improved compression capabilities for efficient data handling and storage.

Questions about Compression System: 1. How does the compression system determine which compression algorithm to use for a specific data set? 2. What are the potential limitations of the compression system in terms of scalability and compatibility with different types of data?

Original Abstract Submitted

A compression system includes at least one acceleration device, a memory of the acceleration device stores a compression library, and the compression library includes one or more compression algorithms that support implementation of a lossless compression mode. The lossless compression mode is split into one or more fine-grained compression algorithms. Therefore, when obtaining any compression request, the compression system may select, based on an identifier that is carried in the compression request and that indicates a lossless compression mode, a compression algorithm corresponding to the lossless compression mode, thereby performing compression processing on data in the specified lossless compression mode by using the compression algorithm corresponding to the identifier.