Unified File System for Multi-Storage Game Software
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing data size of game software leads to capacity issues in auxiliary storage devices, and the operation of game software installed in extended storage is not assured, with a risk of connection interruptions.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that integrally manages a first and second auxiliary storage device, receiving file type information, acquiring recording place information, defining metadata, and recording files accordingly to ensure stable execution and handle connection interruptions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If game software is installed in an extended storage to increase recording capacity, then the storage capacity is improved, but the operation stability of game software is not assured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the storage system into two distinct segments: built-in storage (first storage device) and extended storage (second storage device). Each segment has specific functional assignments - built-in storage holds system software and tested game software, while extended storage holds additional game software. This segmentation allows the system to leverage the large capacity of extended storage while maintaining reliability through the use of built-in storage for critical operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different quality standards to different storage locations. Game software installed in built-in storage undergoes full operation testing to ensure stability, while software in extended storage is acknowledged to have untested operation. The system manages this quality difference through intelligent file placement strategies, ensuring that critical system files remain in the reliable built-in storage while less critical game data can reside in extended storage.
2Quantity of substance
If files are divided and recorded across multiple auxiliary storage devices, then the storage capacity utilization is improved, but the file management complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the management of multiple storage devices through a unified file system layer. The management unit integrates the first file system (managing built-in storage) and the second file system (managing extended storage) into a single coherent system. This allows files to be distributed across multiple storage devices while presenting a unified interface to the user, hiding the underlying complexity of multi-device management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a file management unit as an intermediary layer between the user and the multiple storage devices. This intermediary handles the complexity of file placement, retrieval, and management across different storage devices, translating user requests into appropriate storage operations. The intermediary abstracts the complexity of managing multiple file systems and storage devices, presenting a simple unified interface.
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AI summary
A file system 130 has a function of integrally managing a first recording region 9a in a first auxiliary storage device and a second recording region 9b in a second auxiliary storage device. A reception section 110 receives information indicating the type of the file to be recorded. A place information acquisition section 114 acquires information regarding a recording place corresponding to the received information indicating the type of the file. A metadata processing section 134 defines metadata regarding a recording place of the file in reference to the acquired information regarding the recording place. A recording processing section 132 records the file into the first recording region 9a and/or the second recording region 9b according to the defined metadata.