System and method for filtering and organizing items based on common elements
CA 2468462 C · Owner: Moore, Jason F. · Inventors: De Vorchik, David G.; Tubbs, Kenneth M.; Miner, Patrice L.
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A system and method for filtering and organizing items from computer memories based on common elements. In accordance with one aspect of the invention filters are, provided for manipulating the items. The filters are essentially tools for narrowing down, a set of items. In one embodiment the filters are dynamically generated based on the, properties of the separate items. The system utilizes virtual folders. The virtual folders, expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead, of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. In accordance with, another aspect of the invention quick links are provided. In one embodiment …
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- Filed May 15, 2003 and granted June 25, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 15, 2023.
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