System and method for sending files to multiple destinations
US7281049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0065
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This subject application is directed to a system and method for sending electronic files to multiple destinations. When a document is first selected for output, a first level, or generic driver, is selected. This driver enables output of the selected document to all selected output destinations, such as printing, web posting, and e-mailing. While a common driver interface is functional, the system further teaches a mechanism wherein a user can select a destination specific driver for some or all of the destinations. This selection allows for more refined processing options than those afforded by the generic driver, which must function in a set of parameters common to all destinations. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, once a driver for a specific destination is selected, the associated driver is loaded and selected criteria for the specialized driver is stored for future use for documents being output to that destination.
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