Add-on performance advisor
US9582392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/875
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments provide an add-on advisor that is designed to assist users in managing add-ons for a browser and/or other application programs. In at least some embodiments, the add-on advisor can be implemented to detect newly installed add-ons and provide notifications to a user of the detected add-ons. The notifications regarding new add-ons can be configured with options to permit the user to enable or disable the add-ons. Add-ons that are not explicitly enabled by a user can be prevented from operating by the add-on advisor. Further, in at least some embodiments, the add-on advisor can be implemented to monitor performance impact of add-ons and provide notifications to a user when add-ons adversely affect performance. The user can then interact with the add-on advisor to improve performance by selectively enabling and disabling add-ons.
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