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Record relationship processing

  • US 7,337,196 B2
  • Filed: 08/22/2002
  • Issued: 02/26/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for processing derivative files within a computer system, said derivative files being derived from original files, said method comprising:

  • obtaining an original file;

    creating a primary key designator;

    associating said primary key designator with said original file;

    determining a first service to be performed on said original file;

    performing said first service to said original file, said first service being a processing service performed upon said original file to produce a first derivative file, said first service being determined by a user before said original file is obtained;

    creating a first derivative key designator, said first derivative key designator being descriptive of said first service, said first derivative key designator including said primary key designator;

    associating said first derivative key designator with said first derivative file; and

    storing said first derivative file using said first derivative key designator as a file name for said first derivative file whereby a history of services performed on said original file is included in said key designator of said first derivative file.

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