Data Storage Control Method and Device: A Breakthrough in Joint Optimization

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A novel data storage control method and device, patented by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., has been unveiled. The invention, filed under Application No. PCT/CN2011/074116 on May 16, 2011, utilizes joint optimization techniques to manage media content placement on cache apparatuses. This approach considers user collection information, server collection information, media traffic demand information, and network topology information to strategically allocate content. The method involves obtaining user access statistics to determine optimal placement, resulting in improved content availability and reduced network congestion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The data storage control method involves joint optimization using a model that incorporates server selection and traffic engineering.
  • The method requires inputting user collection information, server collection information, media traffic demand information, and network topology information into the optimization model.
  • The output information is used to perform statistics for user access statistics of media content awaiting placement on each cache apparatus.
  • The method prioritizes placing copies of media content awaiting placement on cache apparatuses with large user access statistics.
  • The patent provides a data storage control device to implement the method.
  • The inventors, Xiangyang Xu, Guangyu Shi, Hongbo Zhang, and Liufei Wen, claim the method optimizes content placement, reducing network congestion and improving user experience.
  • The Huawei patent highlights the importance of joint optimization in managing large-scale data storage systems.
  • The method and device have been published under the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Publication No. WO/2011/137772.

Statistics:

  • The patent was filed on May 16, 2011 (Application No. PCT/CN2011/074116).
  • The publication date of the patent is November 10 (WIPO Publication No. WO/2011/137772).
  • The data storage control method is designed for large-scale data storage systems, making it a promising solution for reducing network congestion and improving user experience.

Sources:

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

+ Publication No. WO/2011/137772

+ http://www.wipo.int

  • Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

+ Application No. PCT/CN2011/074116

+ Filed May 16, 2011