18507155. COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Fujitsu Limited)

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COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

Fujitsu Limited

Inventor(s)

Takashi Katoh of Kawasaki (JP)

COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507155 titled 'COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a program that allows a computer to store block strings representing arrays, where blocks associated with a certain number of components are linked together. The program manages these block strings by redistributing values from unused areas in the last block to the front block when necessary, and keeps track of the position where the block string is divided and the initial values of components using a second area in the last block.

  • Efficient management of block strings representing arrays
  • Redistribution of values to optimize storage space

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in database management systems, data storage systems, and any application requiring efficient storage and management of arrays.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient utilization of storage space in arrays 2. Simplified management of block strings representing arrays

Benefits

1. Improved storage efficiency 2. Streamlined array management process 3. Reduced storage overhead

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized database management systems Enhanced data storage solutions for large datasets Efficient array handling in software development

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of similar techniques in database management systems or data storage solutions to optimize storage space and improve array management processes.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing array management techniques?

This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing array management techniques, leaving the reader to wonder about the specific advantages of this new approach.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology, leaving the reader to speculate on any challenges that may arise in practical applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing program causes a computer to store a plurality of block strings that represents arrays in which blocks associated with a predetermined number of components of an array are coupled. For each block string, the computer manages the block string such that, when there is a front block corresponding only to components for which a value has not been set in a first half portion of the block string, at least a plurality of areas that is a part of a last block is unused areas where values of components are not stored, by distributing values of a rear block in a latter half portion to the front block. A pointer indicating a position at which the block string is divided and initial values of components are also managed by using a second area of the plurality of areas in the last block of the each block string.