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Method and system for storing document images in a network file system

US7412602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2003
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/083
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for saving an image file to a network folder. The present invention enables users to specify access information for an image file, gives users greater flexibility in choosing a network folder as a destination for the image file, and reduces administrative workload in providing user access to the network folder. Generally, the present invention is directed to a system and method for saving an electronic image file to a network folder and comprises an image file to be saved; specifying means for specifying file access information; and associating means for associating the file access information with the image file to be saved, wherein as a result of the associating an access-restricted file is thereby created.

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