System and method for improving the manageability and usability of a Java environment
US6571389B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/45529
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and computer-readable code for improving the manageability and usability of a Java environment. The advantages of applets and applications are combined, while avoiding particular disadvantages of both, resulting in a technique whereby all Java programs are executed without relying on use of a browser to provide a run-time environment. Techniques for improving the packaging of Java components, including run-time environments and extensions as well as applications, are defined. Dependencies are specified in a manner which enables them to be dynamically located and installed, and enables sharing dependent modules (including run-time environments) among applications. The dependency specification technique ensures that all dependent code will be automatically available at run-time, without requiring a user to perform manual installation. The run-time environment required for an application is specified, and a technique is provided for dynamically changing the run-time that will be used (including the ability to change run-times on a per-program basis), without requiring user intervention.
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