Dictionary-Based File Encoding for Decode-Free Data Manipulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data encoding methods require decoding and subsequent reencoding for manipulation, which is computationally expensive and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that processes unencoded data files by mapping file segments to a dictionary file, generating encoded data files that can be manipulated without decoding, using homomorphic or heteromorphic encoding operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If data is encoded and then decoded for manipulation, then the data can be accessed and manipulated, but the computational cost and processing time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs encoding operations in advance to create an encoded data file with associated mapping information. This preliminary encoding allows subsequent manipulations to be performed directly on the encoded data without requiring full decoding, thus saving time while maintaining manipulation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces mapping information as an intermediary structure that bridges the encoded data and the original data representation. This mapping allows selective decoding or direct manipulation of specific portions of the data without requiring complete decoding, reducing processing time for partial operations.
2Ease of operation
If data is encoded and then decoded for manipulation, then the data can be accessed and manipulated, but the computational resources required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The encoding and mapping generation is performed in advance when computational resources are available, transforming the data to an encoded form. Subsequent manipulations operate on this pre-encoded structure, avoiding the need to expend computational energy on repeated full decoding operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the data into segments and creates mapping information that identifies specific portions. This segmentation allows manipulations to be performed on only the necessary segments in encoded form, rather than decoding and processing the entire data set, thus reducing computational energy consumption.
3Quantity of substance
If traditional encoding methods are used, then data can be stored efficiently, but manipulation requires full decoding and reencoding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces mapping information as an intermediary that preserves the relationship between encoded data and original data structure. This mapping enables manipulation operations to be performed on encoded data without full decoding, maintaining storage efficiency while reducing processing complexity through selective access and operation on encoded portions.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: receiving an unencoded data file; processing the unencoded data file to identify a plurality of file segments; mapping each of the plurality of file segments to a portion of a dictionary file, thus generating a plurality of mappings, wherein each of the plurality of mappings includes a starting location and a length; and generating a related encoded data file based, at least in part, upon the plurality of mappings.