Patent ID: 7386529
Filing Date: 2008-06-10
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computerized file management system for use with an existing file system, that includes a volume, and for managing electronic files on the volume, the computerized file management system comprising: a volume manager configured to manage the electronic files on the volume and to manage metadata relating to the electronic files on the volume; a coherency manager module coupled to the volume manager and configured to manage at least one of i) a version of a selected file of the electronic files and ii) a relationship of the selected file of the electronic files, to another file, based on the metadata associated with the selected file; and a workflow module coupled to the volume manager and configured to automatically perform an event-driven action corresponding to a trigger event in response to the trigger event occurring; wherein the trigger event relates to at least one of i) a change to the metadata of the selected file, ii) a change to the content of the selected file, and iii) a file operation of the selected file; and wherein the event-driven action provides automated handling of at least one of folders, the electronic files, and the metadata relating to the electronic files.