Running commands on files using filename extensions to overload operations
US8417667B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/1734
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A client without direct access to a server performs commands on files of the server's file system, wherein the file system is made available by a network file system protocol. Calls to access the file system on the server are filtered. A call is identified that is passed a parameter comprising a filename with an identifiable filename extension. The identifiable filename extension is interpreted as indicating that the identified call was made as part of an attempt to execute an operation that is overloaded with a different command. It is determined, from the identifiable filename extension, which command is to be executed instead of the operation. Once the command to be executed is determined, the filename extension is removed from the parameter, and the determined command is executed instead of the overloaded operation.
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