Method and apparatus for data file transfer using destination linked directories
First Claim
1. A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprising:
- a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file;
a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and
a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator;
wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator
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Abstract
A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided.
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2 Claims
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1. A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprising:
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a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator
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2. A first data file transfer device configured to transfer data to at least one remote device, the first data file transfer device comprising:
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a connection system for establishing a communication connection with at least one remote device; a data file transfer system for data file transfer with the at least one remote device; at least one destination linked directory associated with the at least one remote device, each destination linked directory being a file storage area on the data file transfer device; a destination linked directory management system that detects storing of at least one data file in the at least one destination linked directory and initiates a transfer of the at least one detected data file to the associated remote device in response to the detection, wherein, files written to a directory associated with at least one of a particular destination and a group of destinations will be sent to the associated at least one particular destination and group of destinations absent additional user action.
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