Dropbox. has been granted a patent for a browser extension that identifies downloadable objects on webpages. The technology analyzes the document object model to detect URLs associated with these objects, facilitating efficient downloads to a content management system. GlobalData’s report on Dropbox gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Dropbox, File server virtualization was a key innovation area identified from patents. Dropbox's grant share as of July 2024 was 74%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Browser extension for efficient downloadable object identification
The patent US12073174B2 outlines a method and system for identifying downloadable objects on a webpage through a browser extension. The process begins with the execution of the browser extension, which is designed to store content on a content management system. The extension detects the rendered webpage and inspects it to identify potential downloadable objects by analyzing the strings in the URLs, excluding file extensions. The method includes comparing these strings against predefined regular expression (REGEX) patterns that correspond to known downloadable objects, signaling matches, and determining file extensions when they cannot be directly identified.
Additionally, the patent describes mechanisms for enhancing the browser extension's capabilities. It involves monitoring downloads to identify any objects that were not previously recognized as downloadable and sending relevant webpage code for further analysis. This information can be utilized to train machine learning algorithms to improve the identification process. The system can also classify URLs based on their content type, such as images or documents, and generate REGEX patterns from the webpage code to refine future inspections. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to improving the detection and management of downloadable content on the web.
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