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System and method for storing data associated with a file

US7526720B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2001
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method stores keys and values defined for a file as XML tags and values in a separate shadow file, allowing the keys and values to remain separate from the file, while being associated with the file so that the shadow file can be viewed, moved, stored or retrieved in tandem with the file.

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