System and method for software component plug-in framework

Details System and method for software component plug-in framework System and method for software component plug-in framework

2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Lao, Sue (Department: 2194)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra

Dynamic linking, late binding

C719S328000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06996832

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a software component plugin framework. The system described supports dynamic loading, instantiation, and unloading of interface implementations (plugin modules), together with encapsulation of these interface implementations. The many benefits provided by the invention include software reuse, interoperability and fast product development cycles.

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