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File transfer applications

US9262042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2011
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/168
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Devices, methods and products are described that provide file transfer applications. One aspect provides a method including opening a file transfer application on an information handling device having an internal storage device; providing a source display area indicating a source storage device; providing a destination display area indicating a destination storage device; responsive to movement of one or more file icons a predetermined threshold amount beyond a boundary separating said source display area and said destination display area, change one or more indications to indicate to a user a destination storage device to which one or more files is to be transferred, said changing further comprising modifying screen brightness of the source display area; and responsive to movement of said one or more file icons a predetermined threshold amount beyond said boundary, transferring said one or more files to said destination storage device. Other embodiments are described.

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