Methods and apparatus to determine a software application...

Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types

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C707S793000, C715S709000, C715S745000, C715S811000

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07451162

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided to monitor usage of software applications and services. According to some embodiments, it may be determined that an application event has occurred. At least a portion of a file name may be accessed and compared to one or more actual file identifiers. An actual file identifier may then be selected based on the comparison.

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