20240037083. COMPRESSION OF CELLS OF A TABULAR DATABASE simplified abstract (VAST DATA LTD.)
COMPRESSION OF CELLS OF A TABULAR DATABASE
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COMPRESSION OF CELLS OF A TABULAR DATABASE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240037083 titled 'COMPRESSION OF CELLS OF A TABULAR DATABASE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for compressing cells of a tabular database by receiving data elements, calculating a compressed representation of the data elements, generating compression metadata related to the compressed representation, and storing the compressed representation in the tabular database.
- The method involves receiving data elements and applying a compression process to calculate a compressed representation of the data elements.
- The compression process includes defining sets based on data element values and associating a set value per set.
- The compressed representation is generated based on the differences between the data elements and corresponding set values.
- Compression metadata is generated, which includes the set values and a mapping between the compressed representation and the set values.
- The compressed representation of the data elements is stored in the tabular database.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Efficient storage of large tabular databases.
- Faster data retrieval and processing.
- Reduced storage costs for databases.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Large tabular databases can take up significant storage space, leading to increased costs.
- Retrieving and processing data from large databases can be time-consuming.
- Storing and managing large amounts of data can be challenging.
Benefits of this technology:
- Reduced storage requirements for tabular databases.
- Faster data retrieval and processing.
- Cost savings in terms of storage space and management of large databases.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for compression of cells of a tabular database (td), the method may include (i) receiving data elements, by a storage system; (ii) calculating a compressed representation (cr) of the data elements by applying a compression process that includes (ii.a) defining sets based on data element values, (ii.b) associating a set value per set; and (ii.c) generating the cr of the data elements based on differences between the data elements and corresponding set values; (iii) generating compression metadata related to the cr of the data elements, wherein the compression metadata comprises the set values and a mapping between the cr of the data elements and the set values; and (iv) storing, in the td, the cr of the data elements.
