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System and method for managing content

US7386531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2003
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99953
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for electronic file management includes an object-oriented file management database, a volume manager, and a coherency manager. The volume manager manages electronic files and metadata relating to the files of one or more volumes. Each volume may include folders, files, and/or other digital content. The coherency manager, among other things, facilitates consistency among multiple volume managers through the management of file versions and/or related files within or among the multiple volumes. The coherency manager utilizes metadata associated with files. A user interface allows a user to view and manage, within the file management system, metadata associated with the electronic files.

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