Virtual media with folder-mount function and graphical user interface for mounting one or more files or folders
US9237186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/125
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical user interface used in a virtual media system for allowing a server computer to access objects (files and folders) on storage devices of a client computer. The server is controlled by input signals from the client. The desktop of the client displays a first file management window showing objects on the storage devices, and a second window representing a desktop of the server. Using input devices connected to the client, a user selects objects in the first window and drags and drops them on the second window. In response, the client performs a virtual media mounting process to present the selected objects to the server as objects on a local drive of the server, without presenting any unselected content on the storage devices. The local drive is shown in the second window on the client's desktop to allow the user to explore its content.
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