Systems and methods for prioritizing file uploads
AssigneeGoogle Inc.
InventorsIan Kilpatrick, Cayden Meyer
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for uploading data to a cloud system. A plurality of files on a client system is identified for uploading to a cloud system. The plurality of files is associated with metadata, and a respective score is evaluated for each file in the plurality of files by applying a ranking scheme to the metadata. An upload process is initiated for each file in the plurality of files based on each file's respective score.
Claims20
A method for determining an order of files for uploading to a cloud system, the method comprising:
- identifying a plurality of files on a client system for uploading to the cloud system, wherein the plurality of files is associated with metadata;
- evaluating a respective score for each file in the plurality of files by applying a ranking scheme to the metadata, wherein the ranking scheme is based on at least two features of the metadata;
- and
- initiating an upload process for each file in the plurality of files based on each file's respective score.
A system for determining an order of files for uploading to a cloud system, the system comprising circuitry configured to:
- identify a plurality of files on a client system for uploading to the cloud system, wherein the plurality of files is associated with metadata;
- evaluate a respective score for each file in the plurality of files by applying a ranking scheme to the metadata, wherein the ranking scheme is based on at least two features of the metadata;
- and
- initiate an upload process for each file in the plurality of files based on each file's respective score.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.