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Method for dynamically distributing items for changes based on group membership

US7236977B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2002
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/956
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Membership in a group is defined, either manually or by rule. Items are distributed to the members of the group as the items are associated with the group. When a container hierarchy changes (by adding, removing, or changing the properties of an object), the object is checked to see if the change affects the group. If so, then items are re-distributed and/or recalled from the affected members of the group.

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