Patent ID: 7715685
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: G11B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for maintaining storage media, said method comprising the steps of: generating, editing or reading log data related to metadata describing content of a data item stored or to be stored on a storage medium; generating, editing or reading log data related to metadata describing usage of said data item; determining a first protection level for said data item defined by a first protection setting related to said metadata describing said content of said data item, said first protection stetting being customizable by a user; determining a second protection level for said data item defined by a second protection setting related to said metadata describing said usage of said data item; calculating a combined protection level for said data item from said first protection level and said second protection level; and deleting completely and automatically at least a part of said data item or providing a recommendation for deletion based on said combined protection level.