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US8578261B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/957
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method is illustrated as including receiving a digital content request relating to digital content accessible using a resource identifier, retrieving the digital content using the resource identifier, converting the digital content into formatted digital content having a file format different from that of the digital content, and compatible to be displayed in a preview frame, and transmitting the formatted digital content. Further, in some embodiments, a method is illustrated as including receiving a search result containing a resource identifier, extracting the resource identifier from the search result, and associating a file format description with the resource identifier, and displaying the search result and the file format description.
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