Method and apparatus for remotely accessing files from a desktop

Details Method and apparatus for remotely accessing files from a desktop Method and apparatus for remotely accessing files from a desktop

1995-08-07

1998-12-01

Lintz, Paul R.

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

707104, 39520062, G06F 1730

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active

058452826

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for selecting and retrieving computer data files from a remote computer includes an automatic file translation mechanism. In one embodiment, the data being retrieved and the file translation mechanism are located on the same computer. The method of the invention includes establishing a data transfer link with the remote computer, displaying the files available for retrieval from the remote computer, selecting a file to be transferred, and translating the file prior to transfer. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a pen-based computer and the remote computer is a desktop computer.

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