Extracting "File Properties" metadata

After processing scanned images in Photoshop CS3, I am uploading them to a DAM solution that has the capability to extract embedded metadata using custom defined keys. I would like to know the syntax/structure of embedded metadata labels that display in the "File Properties" template of Bridge CS3 (e.g. File Size, Dimensions, Color Space) so that I can extract that metadata.
Thank you!

In Preferences>Metadata there are two choices for dimensions - inches and cm, check the box for your poison.

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