Smart shares and transports
First Claim
1. A system that facilitates sharing content between at least any two computers comprising:
- an authentication component that verifies a user'"'"'s identity based in part on user-based input to determine whether the user has access rights to the content; and
an analysis component that identifies and determines whether any communication channels are available to share the content between the at least two computers based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the content.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a unique system and method that facilitates more efficient sharing or transporting of content between at least any two computers. In particular, the type, security, and/or size of the content desired for “sharing” from one location (e.g., primary location) to another (e.g., remote or secondary location) can be examined. This information can be employed when determining which communication channel to utilize to effectuate the sharing process. This determination can also be based at least in part upon which communication channels are open and available between at least any two computers. Other factors that can influence the manner in which content can be transported or shared include the communication connection type or speed, the security associated with the connection, the identity user(s), as well as access or sharing rights.
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35 Claims
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1. A system that facilitates sharing content between at least any two computers comprising:
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an authentication component that verifies a user'"'"'s identity based in part on user-based input to determine whether the user has access rights to the content; and
an analysis component that identifies and determines whether any communication channels are available to share the content between the at least two computers based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 35)
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10. A system that facilitates file sharing comprising:
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a content analysis component that analyzes at least a portion of content for which sharing is desired;
a channel analysis component that examines compatibility of available communication channels with respect to the content for which sharing is desired; and
a channel controller component that selects at least one communication channel that is determined to be available to transport the content based at least in part upon analysis of the content. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A content-sharing and transport method comprising:
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receiving user-based input in request to access content designated for sharing; and
determining at least one communication channel to employ to facilitate sharing with or transporting the content from the virtual share space to another computer based at least in part on availability and at least one of content type, content size, and content security. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A content-sharing system comprising:
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means for receiving user-based input in request to access content designated for sharing; and
means for determining at least one communication channel to employ to facilitate sharing with or transporting the content from the virtual share space to another computer based at least in part on availability and at least one of content type, content size, and content security.
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34. A data packet adapted to be transmitted between two or more computer processes facilitating easier sharing of content, the data packet comprising:
- information associated with automatically determining at least one communication channel to employ to share or transport content between two or more computers, the determination being based at least in part upon content type, content size, content security, and channel availability.
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