Mechanism for downloading software components from a remote source for use by a local software application
US7281245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for downloading software components from a remote source to a software application for providing updates or additions to the application's functionality. All components and files that may be utilized to update or add to functionality available to the application are identified and are assembled on a manifest that may be located on a remote web server accessible by the application. If components of the application should be updated, or corrections or improvements to existing components are available, or new functionality is available that will transform the user's existing application and document into a “smart” application and “smart” document, the application may connect to the web server to download the required components.
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