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Apparatus and methods of extending application services

US8615772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2011
Grant dateDec 24, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/61
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for extending services of a user device include identifying a first application resident on a user device having a first service that utilizes a first data type. Further, the apparatus and methods include identifying a second application of a plurality of applications having a second service that utilizes a second data type. Additionally, the apparatus and methods include matching a compatibility of a selected one of the first service or the first data type of the first application with a respective one of the second service or the second data type of the second application.

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