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Method and apparatus for peer-to-peer file sharing

US7574488B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/1834
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A peer-to-peer file sharing system includes software components for providing and maintaining a virtual directory in a server system component of the file sharing system. Client system components of the file sharing system cooperate with the server system to facilitate manipulations to the virtual directory.

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