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Verifying file versions in a networked computing environment

  • US 9,037,597 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2011
  • Issued: 05/19/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for identifying a most current version of an electronic file in a networked computing environment, comprising:

  • receiving a request to open the electronic file;

    comparing the electronic file directly to each of a set of electronic files that are versions of the electronic file stored in at least one repository in the networked computing environment to determine, based on the comparing, differences between a content within the electronic file and corresponding content within each of the set of electronic files;

    comparing meta data associated with the electronic file and contained within the electronic file with meta data associated with the set of electronic files and contained within the electronic file, the meta data comprising pitch sizes and markup meta data;

    determining if the electronic file comprises the most current version based on the comparing before the electronic file is opened;

    identifying the most current version from the set of files if the determining indicates that the electronic file does not comprise the most current version; and

    responsive to the identifying, automatically opening the most current version.

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