Automatic connection to an online service provider from a backup system
US7844445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/0014
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A software application is provided for a user to select a backed up data file and specify a task to be performed by an online service provider on the selected file. The application automatically connects to the online service provider and uploads the selected file for the online service provider to perform the task. Tasks that can be performed include printing, sharing, viewing, playing and archiving the selected file. Task preferences, user settings and user information can also be specified by the user and uploaded to the online service provider. Automatic connection to the online service provider can be via default setting, selected file type, or specified task. Alternatively, the user can designate which service provider is to perform the task. Payment for the task can be accomplished via bundled credits or by other payment mechanisms.
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