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Generic parser for electronic devices

  • US 8,229,402 B2
  • Filed: 02/02/2006
  • Issued: 07/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for accessing information in a data file stored in a memory in an electronic device, comprising the steps of:

  • determining a file format for the data file;

    detecting an attempt to execute the data file in the electronic device;

    establishing that the electronic device holds no meta descriptor language file adapted to the file format;

    downloading the meta descriptor language file to a file memory in the electronic device from storage means through a data communication network;

    accessing the meta descriptor language file adapted to the file format of the data file;

    parsing the data file by means of a generic parser using said meta descriptor language file;

    extracting meta data from the data file;

    presenting information related to the data file from the extracted meta data.

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