Computing device with automatic download and installation of a new plug-in
US9756120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/54
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device includes at least one processor to execute a web browser application and a separate and distinct plug-in deployment application. The web browser application receives user action information indicating user interaction with a web page displayed by the web browser application, determines that a new plug-in is to be installed based on the user action information, and provides the plug-in deployment application with download instructions for downloading the new plug-in. The plug-in deployment application automatically downloads the new plug-in in response to the download instructions without user involvement, and automatically installs the new plug-in on the computing device without user involvement.
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