Methods and apparatuses for imparting functionality to a mobile computing device
US9413815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44526
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention comprise a client application (“shell”) that is installed on the mobile device. The shell is developed in such a way as to allow it to read certain configuration files (“configuration files”). As discussed in greater detail below, the configuration files contain all information necessary for the shell to create, present, or display a mobile application “on-the-fly” simply by reading the configuration file. Advantageously, this method allows applications to quickly be updated or reconfigured without recompiling and updating native code. In addition, such applications can easily be shared and interact with other applications developed on this platform. This sharing of configuration files with a shell also allows repurposing of applications and a new delivery mechanism for advertising and promotional content.
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