Data Server File Processing Reduces Bandwidth Usage

The patent applies preliminary action by performing file processing operations (compression, extraction, conversion) at the data server before transferring the file to the client. The supplementary function processing unit executes the requested processing on the loaded file, generating a result file that is then sent to the client. This eliminates the need for the client to receive and process the full original file, thereby reducing network bandwidth consumption while maintaining processing flexibility.

The patent implements universality by designing the data server with a supplementary function processing unit that can perform multiple types of file processing operations (compression, extraction, conversion, and other supplementary functions). This single multi-functional unit handles various processing requests, reducing the need for separate dedicated processing devices for each operation type, thereby managing device complexity while enabling comprehensive file processing capabilities.

The patent applies dynamics by making the supplementary function processing unit dynamically configurable and controllable. The control unit receives processing requests from clients, dynamically loads the necessary processing functions, executes them on the requested files, and manages the transfer of result files. This dynamic approach allows the storage system to handle processing loads flexibly, activating processing capabilities only when needed rather than maintaining constant processing overhead, thereby improving efficiency while managing processing load effectively.