A system and method for filtering and organizing items from computer memories based on common elements. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, filters are provided for manipulating the items. The filters are essentially tools for narrowing down a set of items. In one embodiment, the filters are dynamically generated based on the properties of the separate items. The system utilizes virtual folders. The virtual folders expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, quick links are provided. In one embodiment, quick links are a set of predefined links (e.g., located on the left side of the display) that can be clicked on to generate useful views of the sets of items. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, libraries are provided. Libraries consist of large groups of usable types of items that can be associated together.

System and method for filtering and organizing items based on common elements

In an electronic file system, preview information is provided to the user during a drag operation of a selected object onto a target object. The information indicates what type(s) of action is to be taken should the selected object be dropped onto the target object. The action(s) to be taken may depend upon the type of the selected object and/or the type of the target object. For example, where the selected object is an item and the target object is a persisted auto-list, the action may include adding, removing, or modifying one or more properties of the selected object to conform to one or more criteria defined by the persisted auto-list. Also, numerical feedback may be provided to the user where multiple objects are selected. For example, where seven objects are selected, the textual number “7” may appear next to the cursor.

Rich drag drop user interface

A system and related techniques accept user-inputted search terms to perform a search for files within a file system hierarchy. A user searches a current level of a file system (120) by entering a search term in a search term input box (112) of a user interface (104). A search box (114) is dynamically created and may present an extension of the search to a different level (122) in the file system in an attempt to locate more or further matching files or hits. The extension of the search may be automatically generated when an initial search fails to produce any results. When the user does select the selectable search box, the user's search may be seamlessly extended to other files, folders, trees or other points or levels in the files system. Search results may be continuously or dynamically updated as the user enters more characters or other data.

System and method for dynamically generating a selectable search extension

A method comprising enabling a user to define a redaction of a part of a document in a corpus of documents, the redaction definition including a scope defining a range of documents in the corpus to which the redaction applies.

A method and apparatus to provide a unified redaction system

A system and method for virtual folder sharing, including utilization of static and dynamic lists. Static and dynamic lists may be created as types of virtual folders. Virtual folders expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. A static list consists of a folder of items that are in a specific order, while a dynamic list gathers a set of items based on a scope and a set of criteria. When a list is shared, the actual list is left in place on the sharer's machine or server, while permission is granted to the sharee to remotely access the list and the referenced items. If the list is changed by adding or removing items, these items are also automatically re-permissioned to allow or disallow the sharee to have access to the items.

System and method for virtual folder sharing including utilization of static and dynamic lists

A system and method is disclosed for accepting, storing, retrieving, manipulating, and otherwise managing video images having potential evidentiary significance. A video image intake station collects surveillance, crime scene, police traffic stop, or other video images captured by a video image capture device and generates individual video image files. Each of the generated images files are uploaded to a server, and indexed and stored in a searchable database. For redundancy, a back-up copy of each image file is made and stored in an archive. Once image files have been placed in a searchable database, individual image files may be searched and accessed by users who have been granted appropriate access rights by an administrator. Users with an appropriate level of access rights can download an image file, have an image file e-mailed to an Internet address, or output an image file in any known or suitable output format (e.g., to a CD-ROM, DVD, floppy disk, or other media) for further processing or analysis. These image files may comprise original, un-edited image files, and/or redacted or edited image files depending on their relevancy and/or admissibility in a legal proceeding.

Chris Kadoch

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System and method for managing video evidence