Self-adapting software system
US8918776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44526
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A software system, such as an operating system, that has multiple parts can be deployed to a computing device incrementally, rather than all at once. The software system self-adapts to the user's needs by installing and removing system extensions automatically without user intervention. A core part of the software system is deployed in the computing device, and system extensions are delivered to the computing device when needed. The software system is aware of the system extensions, so they appear to be part of the system, even though they have not yet been downloaded. The system extensions can be delivered to the computing system on demand or over time during idle times of the computing device. Unused system extensions can be removed from the computing device, and can be downloaded again when next needed.
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