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Tagging data files with application information

  • US 6,646,658 B1
  • Filed: 05/17/2000
  • Issued: 11/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of associating data files with a creating application, the method comprising:

  • presenting a user interface via a control application, wherein the user interface is operable to allow a user to select a creating application;

    determining if a user is a subscriber to an application service provider;

    if the user is a subscriber, receiving user input at the user interface to select the creating application;

    creating a data file with the creating application;

    inserting information about the creating application in a predetermined format into the data file such that the information is accessible by access of the document, wherein the information includes an application version and a location from where the application can be accessed.

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