Method and system for electronic file lifecycle management

Details Method and system for electronic file lifecycle management Method and system for electronic file lifecycle management

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Gilligan, C. Luke (Department: 3626)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C705S001100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07392234

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for managing a file lifecycle is disclosed. The method incorporates a virtual file cabinet having virtual drawers. Files are moved from drawer to drawer throughout their lifecycle in accordance with policies associated with each drawer. The files are moved automatically and as such, a file's lifecycle is managed from file creation to file deletion in an automated fashion. By using an archiving device such as magneto optical storage media, the files are automatically moved to their final archived location in an archiving drawer once certain policies of their present drawer are met. The system is an electronic system employing the inventive method.

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