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Downloading and launching an app on a second device from a first device

US11068249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2019
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/1095
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The user experience of application downloading and usage between multiple devices in a network is enhanced. One instance of an app on a first device is able to identify and verify installation and/or execution of a companion app on a second device where the two devices may have entirely different platforms (e.g., smartphone operating system and TV platform). The experience for users who have devices on the same network converge in order to improve the user experience with respect to a particular app. In this manner, an enhanced and efficient means of providing an n-screen experience with the app is enabled; ways that provide synergy between devices on the same network.

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