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Computer-based document management system

DC CAFC
  • US 6,820,094 B1
  • Filed: 10/08/1997
  • Issued: 11/16/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for managing a document collection in a computer system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • importing a document having a first format into a collection of documents in the computer system, wherein the collection of documents is organized within the computer system in accordance with a hierarchy of electronic folders;

    storing the document in a memory location;

    automatically extracting attribute data from the document;

    generating a data structure for the document, wherein said data structure contains the attribute data in a second format independent of said first format, and wherein said data structure is stored and maintained in memory separate from the imported document; and

    linking the imported document to a first electronic folder if the attribute data contained in said data structure matches a set of predefined criteria corresponding to the first electronic folder.

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