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Systems and methods for selectively copying embedded data files

US7822595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2007
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1461
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A backup system is provided that includes a backup application configured to automatically execute upon connection of the backup system to a data source. The backup application is configured to selectively back up data from the data source to itself or to networked storage, for example. As part of selectively backing up data, the backup application is further configured to selectively extract embedded data files, such as attachments, from internal files of e-mail programs. Between backups, the backup application can selectively extract newly received embedded data files to a folder. During a subsequent backup, the contents of the folder can be copied from the data source.

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