Virtual environment manager for network computers
US6757729B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for a downloadable just-in-time middleware called VEM that provides access to network services, including system services such as printing and local storage, to applications that run on Network Computers. The VEM configures the default client services and stores information about these services. When an application executing on the Network Computer wishes to use one of the services, it communicates with its local VEM. The VEM returns a handle to the appropriate service to complete the service request.
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