Video and audio recording using file segmentation to preserve the integrity of critical data

Abstract

A method and system for minimizing loss of critical digital data while such data is being written to a storage medium. The critical digital data is written to a digital storage medium in small blocks or segments. As each segment is transferred to the storage medium, the file allocation table is updated and the file is closed. By segmenting the files into smaller file segments, the amount of critical data lost as a result of a system failure or power loss is reduced. During playback, the file segments are dynamically assembled allowing playback of the digital data in a continuous manner.

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