Method and apparatus for remotely accessing files from a desktop computer using a personal digital assistant

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PATENT NO 5845282
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08511978

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A method and apparatus for selecting and retrieving computer data files from a remote computer includes an automatic file translation mechanism. In one embodiment, the data being retrieved and the file translation mechanism are located on the same computer. The method of the invention includes establishing a data transfer link with the remote computer, displaying the files available for retrieval from the remote computer, selecting a file to be transferred, and translating the file prior to transfer. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a pen-based computer and the remote computer is a desktop computer.

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APPLE INC1 INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alley, Peter E Saratoga, CA 3 921
Ansanelli, Joseph G Palo Alto, CA 6 569

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