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Independent tool integration

US6957426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2001
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/60
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Independent tool integration uses existing mechanisms, software distributor (SD) commands and a common file directory, to integrate software products without the need to inform the base product beforehand about the new product's software tool definition. The software products may also be automatically updated without the base product having to change.

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