Dynamic Storage Format Control for Data Processing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information storage systems are inflexible and often designed with a specific format in mind, which may not be suitable for actual data utilization patterns, leading to inefficiencies when data usage changes or is unknown at the time of system design.
Innovation Solution
A system capable of supporting multiple information storage formats and dynamically changing the storage format based on processing history information, using an information storing means, a processing history recording means, and an information storage format control means to adapt to changing data utilization needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a specific information storage format is determined at system design time, then the system structure is simple and easy to implement, but the system cannot adapt to changing data utilization patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic format conversion by introducing a format conversion unit that automatically transforms data between different storage formats based on real-time access patterns. The system transitions from a static format determination at design time to a dynamic adaptation mechanism that monitors access frequency and converts formats accordingly, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs self-service through automatic format conversion triggered by access pattern analysis. The format conversion unit autonomously determines when and how to convert data formats based on monitored access patterns without requiring manual intervention, enabling the system to adapt to changing utilization patterns while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Speed
If data is stored in a format optimized for frequent access, then retrieval speed is improved, but storage space consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by converting only the portions of data that exhibit frequent access patterns, rather than converting entire datasets. The format conversion unit selectively identifies and converts specific data blocks based on access frequency thresholds, achieving speed improvement for hot data while minimizing unnecessary storage consumption from format conversion overhead.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all meta-information is stored to enable flexible querying, then query capability is improved, but the amount of stored information and access overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-converting data to standardized formats and pre-calculating essential metadata for frequently accessed data. The format conversion unit proactively transforms data before access occurs based on predicted utilization patterns, reducing access time during actual queries while maintaining query flexibility through预先 prepared metadata.
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AI summary
A system includes a processing history recording means that records history information of information processing performed by an information processing means on data, a plurality of information storing means that store information in mutually different information storage formats, and an information storage format control means that controls to changes an information storage format of data, on the basis of a history of information processing performed on the data.