Method and system for storing document images in a network file system
US7412602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2026 |
Classification
- 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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