Method and system for document distribution by reference to a first group and particular document to a second group of user in a data processing system
August 13, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesControlled work flow system Electronic system for accessing graphical and textual information Method for developing automatic replies in an interactive electronic calendaring system Multitask subscription data retrieval system Electronic calendaring method which provides for automatic assignment of alternates in requested events Method for managing the retention of electronic documents in an interactive information handling system Hierarchical file system to provide cataloging and retrieval of data System for locating a file in a logical ring by sequentially forwarding access request with file system name and file name Distributed data base access request processing system 5046405 InventorsApplicationNo. 566734 filed on 08/13/1990US Classes:707/9Privileged accessExaminersPrimary: Hayes, Gail O.Assistant: Chung, Xuong Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 015/38G06F 015/40 AbstractA method is disclosed for efficiently transferring documents stored within a data processing system. An identifying reference is created and associated with a particular document within the data processing system, the identifying reference including identifying information and at least a location wherein the document is stored. Thereafter, the identifying reference may be selectively transmitted to selected users. In one embodiment of the present invention, an originator of a document may identify a first group of users to receive only the identifying reference and a second group of users to receive the document. Upon the identification of the first and second groups of users, the identifying reference is automatically transmitted to the first group of users while the document is automatically transmitted to the second group of users. The originator of an identifying reference may also assign different levels of access authority to the selected users. The access authority levels are preferably transmitted with the identifying reference. In another embodiment of the present invention, the originator of an identifying reference may also request notification when the intended recipient user accesses a document designated by the identifying reference. | |
