Patent ID: 7171472
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: G06F,H04L,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A shared file storage resource for a computer network, comprising: an allocatable file storage resource; a server, said server coupled to said storage resource, said server: allocating individual user file space for a plurality of users on said storage resource; receiving files for storage on said storage resource; transmitting files stored on said storage resource; generating control-protocol codes for transmitting said files; receiving file commands for controlling files on said storage resource; transmitting display codes indicating file status on said storage resource, said display codes representing said storage resource as a network drive; a first network connection, said first network connection coupling said server to the computer network; a workstation, said workstation: receiving files for storage on said storage resource; transmitting files stored on said storage resource; receiving file commands for controlling files on said storage resource; and transmitting display codes indicating file status on said storage resource, said display codes representing said storage resource as a network drive; whereby a user may store, retrieve, and control files in a unique and secure file storage area on said allocatable storage resource available throughout the computer network and detached from said workstation.