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Kernel event triggers

  • US 10,409,653 B2
  • Filed: 03/31/2017
  • Issued: 09/10/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

  • detecting a kernel level file event for a content item, by a kernel extension of a networked content management system client application, wherein the kernel level file event is a content item access event that originates from a graphical user interface of a file explorer to a local file system, wherein the networked content management system client application and kernel extension operate on a client device;

    in response to the detecting the kernel level file event, the networked content management system client application retrieving metadata stored in the local file system in connection with the content item, the metadata including an instruction to display information that can be retrieved from a server of a networked content management system over a network connection;

    retrieving, by the networked content management system client application, from the networked content management system the information prior to displaying the content item, wherein the information includes conditions for accessing the content item;

    displaying the information; and

    displaying the content item.

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