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Legacy filter support in a new managed file system filter model

US7844606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2003
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/656
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are described that facilitate management of file system filters, comprising a filter manager that maps altitudes of minifilters to legacy filter order groups. An aspect of the present invention provides for minifilters that can dynamically load and unload, thus facilitating increased flexibility in filter system management.

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