System and method for selecting and managing files
First Claim
1. A file selection interface system for including a reference link with an email message, the system comprising logic for:
- including a reference link with an email message, the reference link associated with a file stored on a server, wherein the reference link comprises a visual representation of the file and location information for the file; and
initiating the transfer of the email message to a recipient remote from the server, the reference link allowing access to the file stored on the server.
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Abstract
According to various aspects and examples described herein, systems and methods for sharing files are provided. In one example, a file selection interface system for including a reference link with an email message is provided. The system including logic for including a reference link with an email message, the reference link associated with a file stored on a server and including a visual representation of the file and location information for the file. The system further includes logic for initiating the sending of the email message to a recipient remote from the server, the reference link allowing access to the file stored on the server. In one example, the reference link includes an ActiveX control reference to a location of the file on the server. Further, the file may include an image file (e.g., a photo or video file), and the location include an online photo storage account.
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24 Claims
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1. A file selection interface system for including a reference link with an email message, the system comprising logic for:
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including a reference link with an email message, the reference link associated with a file stored on a server, wherein the reference link comprises a visual representation of the file and location information for the file; and
initiating the transfer of the email message to a recipient remote from the server, the reference link allowing access to the file stored on the server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for sharing files, the method comprising:
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including a reference link with an email message, the reference link associated with a file stored on a server, wherein the reference link comprises a visual representation of the file and location information for the file; and
sending the email message to a recipient remote from the server, the reference link allowing access to the file stored on the server. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer readable medium encoded with computer readable program code, the computer readable medium comprising:
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program code for including a reference link with an email message, the reference link associated with a file stored on a server, wherein the reference link comprises a visual representation of the file and location information for the file; and
program code for initiating the sending of the email message to a recipient remote from the server, the reference link allowing access to the file stored on the server. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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