Automatic collection and updating of application usage

Details Automatic collection and updating of application usage Automatic collection and updating of application usage

2001-06-04

2009-02-10

Diaz, Susanna M (Department: 3692)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

C702S062000, C702S063000

Reexamination Certificate

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07490045

ABSTRACT:
A method and system providing automatic collection and updating of application usage on large number of electronic devices without user intervention. The electronic devices may be palm-sized computer systems, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or wireless telephones. On an electronic device, application usage statistics, for example, the number of times a user uses an application, are gathered and stored. Once gathered and stored, the usage statistics are transferred to a host computer, and subsequently to a server (alternatively, the electronic device can send the gathered statistics directly to a server). The server tabulates usage statistics gathered from a plurality of electronic devices and publishes the results. The users of the electronic devices that gather usage statistics can be compensated in a variety of ways (e.g., monetary, chances in a raffle, discounts on purchases etc.).

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