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Sending files from one device to another device over a network

  • US 9,888,058 B2
  • Filed: 02/12/2016
  • Issued: 02/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • storing, by a first entity, association data that indicates source information, destination information, and a relationship between the source information and the destination information, wherein the destination information identifies a second device of a plurality of devices;

    receiving an indication, by the first entity, over a network from a first device of the plurality of devices, wherein the indication indicates that a file stored on the first device is to be sent to another device of the plurality of devices;

    sending, by the first entity, a first address to the first device over the network in response to the indication, wherein the first address indicates a second entity to send the file to, and wherein the second entity is different from the first entity;

    identifying, by the first entity, the second device based on the association data, wherein the second device is different from the first device; and

    sending, by the first entity, a second address to the second device over the network, wherein the second address indicates the second entity from which to retrieve the file.

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