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System and method for quick downloading of electronic files

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  • US 6,401,239 B1
  • Filed: 03/22/1999
  • Issued: 06/04/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for transferring a delta file from a first computer to a second computer, said first computer having a first version of a file and a second version of said file, said second computer having said first version of said file, the system comprising;

  • a delta builder able to generate said delta file from said first and second versions on said first computer, said delta file comprising a first digital stamp generated from said first version on said first computer;

    a download manager able to transfer said delta file from said first computer to said second computer; and

    a restorer able to generate said second version from said first version on said second computer and said transferred delta file if a second digital stamp generated from said first version on said second computer matches said first digital stamp.

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