Patent ID: 6233579
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
Method for storing data in the form of a plurality of data sequences on a plurality of data carriers in order to be able to make the data of the data sequences available again following a loss of data, wherein a defined number from the plurality of data sequences is combined to form a respective data group, wherein a test data sequence is generated for the data sequences of the data group and stored in addition, said test data sequence allowing the reconstruction of data from one of the data sequences wherein the test data sequence and the other data sequences are combined with one another, wherein the test data sequence is generated by allocating a preliminary test data sequence to one of the data sequences, and wherein the preliminary test data sequence, by taking into account this and an additional data sequence from the data group, is extended to this additional data sequence and wherein the preliminary test data sequence is extended to additional data sequences of the data group until this comprises all the data sequences of the data group.