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Method for communicating with first and second device that includes reference to metadata wherein third device modifies the metadata based on specific operations by first device

US7469306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2002
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99942
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and structure manage a database. A first device that includes data is coupled to a second device that includes metadata relating to the data. The second device is removed from the first device and the metadata is modified. The second device is again coupled to the first device and the modified metadata on the second device modifies the data on the first device.

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