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Virtual tape storage system and method

CA 2432291 C · Owner: Internet Access Technologies, Inc. · Inventors: Davis, Ray Charles; Blythe, Bobby Ernest

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The present invention provides a system and method for archiving files to a remote location (110) from a terminal (102) used to select the files to be archived. The remote location at least includes a writable stable memory and a computer. The terminal at least has access to a memory from which the files to be archived may be selected. The terminal and computer are connectable over a long distance telecommunication connection (109) such as an Internet connection. The object of the invention is to provide an improved method and system for archiving files.

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  • Filed December 20, 2001 and granted April 5, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 20, 2021.
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FiledDecember 20, 2001
GrantedApril 5, 2011
Term endedDecember 20, 2021
Patent numberCA 2432291 C
Classification (IPC)G06F11/14

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