Projecting software and data onto client
US8904363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/52
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A software application written for a server environment is transformed into one which runs in a rich client environment. An entity model defines data sources as they are accessed from the server and as they are accessed from the clients. An application programming interface defines stereotyped interfaces which provide the same functionality on the server and the clients. A metadata model describes the components which make up the application and defines the differences in structure between the server and clients. The metadata model also defines mappings between components used on the server and clients. Settings and context information which tailor the activation and functionality of the components is also captured in the metadata model. Automated transformation is performed by using the mappings to identify the component set to use for the clients, selecting the client version of the application programming interfaces, and selecting the appropriate settings and context information.
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