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Method and system for document distribution by reference to a first group and particular document to a second group of user in a data processing system

  • US 5,144,557 A
  • Filed: 08/13/1990
  • Issued: 09/01/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method in a data processing system having a plurality of users enrolled therein, and a plurality of documents stored therein, for permitting the efficient access of documents within said data processing system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • selecting a particular document within said data processing system;

    creating an identifying reference for said particular document within said data processing system, said identifying reference including at least a location within said data processing system wherein said particular document is stored;

    identifying a first group of users;

    identifying a second group of users; and

    ,transmitting said identifying reference to all of said first group of users within said data processing system while transmitting said particular document to all of said second group of users within said data processing system wherein selected ones of said first group of users may elect to access said particular document in response to receipt of said identifying reference.

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