Patent ID: 7337196
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: G06F,G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for processing derivative files within a computer system, said derivative files being derived from original files, said method comprising: obtaining an original file; creating a primary key designator; associating said primary key designator with said original file; determining a first service to be performed on said original file; performing said first service to said original file, said first service being a processing service performed upon said original file to produce a first derivative file, said first service being determined by a user before said original file is obtained; creating a first derivative key designator, said first derivative key designator being descriptive of said first service, said first derivative key designator including said primary key designator; associating said first derivative key designator with said first derivative file; and storing said first derivative file using said first derivative key designator as a file name for said first derivative file whereby a history of services performed on said original file is included in said key designator of said first derivative file.