17849200. FILE OPENING OPTIMIZATION simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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FILE OPENING OPTIMIZATION

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

David Mowatt of Dublin (IE)

Miriam Kathryn Daniel of Bothell WA (US)

Grace Rosemary O'Barr Culver of Seattle WA (US)

FILE OPENING OPTIMIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17849200 titled 'FILE OPENING OPTIMIZATION

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for opening files on a client device. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The system receives a request to open a file and determines the file type.
  • It identifies a list of software applications that can open the file type.
  • Metadata about each software application on the list is retrieved.
  • User preference data of the user requesting to open the file is also retrieved.
  • Scores for the software applications are determined based on the metadata and user preference data.
  • Finally, one software application is selected to open the file on the client device based on the determined scores.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • File management systems that automatically select the most suitable software application to open a file based on user preferences and file type.
  • Operating systems or file explorers that provide recommendations for opening files based on user preferences and file type.
  • Cloud storage platforms that suggest the best software application for opening files based on user preferences and file type.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Simplifies the process of opening files by automatically selecting the most appropriate software application.
  • Reduces the need for users to manually search for and select the correct software application for opening a specific file type.
  • Improves user experience by considering user preferences and file type to make informed decisions.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Saves time and effort for users by eliminating the need to manually search for the right software application.
  • Enhances user productivity by quickly opening files with the most suitable software application.
  • Provides a personalized and efficient file opening experience based on user preferences.


Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods for opening files on a client device include receiving a request to open a file and identifying a file type pertaining to the file. A list of software applications is identified that are capable of opening the identified file type, and metadata pertaining to each of the software applications on the list is retrieved. User preference data pertaining to a user requesting to open the file is also retrieved. Scores for the software applications on the list are then determined based at least on the metadata and the user preference data. At least one software application on the list is then selected to open the file on the client device based on the determined scores.

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