Title :
On information dispersal algorithms
Author :
Santis, Alfredo ; Masucci, Barbara
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Inf. ed Applicazioni, Salerno Univ., Italy
Abstract :
An information dispersal algorithm is a method to split a file f into n pieces in such a way that the file can be reconstructed from some predefined subsets of pieces. In this paper we analyze multiple information dispersal algorithms by using an information-theoretic framework.
Keywords :
combinatorial mathematics; file organisation; information theory; combinatorial condition; file reconstruction; file splitting; information-theoretic framework; multiple information dispersal algorithm; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Artificial intelligence; Concurrent computing; Distributed computing; Fault tolerant systems; Information analysis; Random variables; Secure storage;
Conference_Titel :
Information Theory, 2002. Proceedings. 2002 IEEE International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7501-7
DOI :
10.1109/ISIT.2002.1023682
