System and method for extending client-server software to...

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2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Thompson, Marc D. (Department: 2142)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Distributed data processing

Client/server

C709S217000, C709S218000, C709S219000, C719S328000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06847987

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for servicing a request using a server is disclosed. The server is capable of communicating with a client. The client provides a plurality of functions. The method and system include providing a thin client for providing the request. The thin client is compatible with at least one client platform. The method and system also include providing a listening program. The listening program is for listening for the request from the thin client and invoking the client. A portion of the plurality of functions may be provided on the at least one client platform. In another aspect, the thin client is further compatible with a plurality of client platforms. The request may be from one of the plurality of client platforms.

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