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System and method of synchronizing objects between two devices

  • US 6,993,579 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2004
  • Issued: 01/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A synchronization manager for a portable computing device, comprising:

  • a volume identifier to identify storage volumes currently accessible to the portable computing device;

    a connection sensor to determine when the portable computing device is connected to a second computing device;

    a deletion identifier to determine, in response to sensing a connection with the second computing device, objects subject to deletion from the second computing device during a synchronization process to occur between the portable computing device and the second computing device; and

    a blocker to prevent deletion of the objects subject to deletion during the synchronization process.

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