Patent ID: 8332678
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of providing a power-save mode of operation in a continuous data protection (“CDP”) process, the method comprising executing instructions on a computer to perform the operations of: detecting that the computer is receiving power from a battery; upon detecting that the computer is receiving power from a battery, entering a power-save mode of operation of the CDP process; monitoring the state of the battery; determining whether a remaining battery charge falls within threshold levels defined for a first zone of a plurality of zones; upon determining that the remaining battery charge is within the threshold levels defined for the first zone, configuring the operation of the CDP process based on one or more configuration settings corresponding to the first zone; detecting that a forced backup operation has been triggered by a user of the computer; and upon detecting that the forced backup operation has been triggered, copying new versions of all monitored data files pending a backup to one or more backup locations and returning to a normal mode of operation of the CDP process.