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System and method for providing links to available services over a local network by a thin portal service configured to access imaging data stored in a personal imaging repository

  • US 7,085,807 B2
  • Filed: 06/04/2001
  • Issued: 08/01/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for providing links to services that are available on a local network, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request for web content;

    querying the local network for information about a current environment, including checking for devices that are connected to the local network;

    checking for services that are available on the local network by a thin portal service, wherein checking for services comprises checking for services that are available on the local network that are configured to access imaging data stored in a personal imaging repository of a user; and

    creating web content for a network browser, the web content includig at least one link to at least one of said services that is available on the local network;

    wherein said web content provides said services to the user within said current environment without prior configuration of said services on a user computer.

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