Method and apparatus for symmetrical filename encoding

Details Method and apparatus for symmetrical filename encoding Method and apparatus for symmetrical filename encoding

2004-01-26

2008-11-11

Lee, Wilson (Department: 2163)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07451153

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method and apparatus for encoding a filename having an illegal character. The method features the step of encoding the filename by replacing the illegal character with a specific code character. The apparatus features an encoder module for a mobile terminal or other suitable device that encodes the filename by replacing the illegal character with the specific code character. The invention also features a decoder module for decoding an encoded filename by replacing the specific code character with the illegal character, whereby the filename is decoded back to the original format.

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