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Method for dynamically wrapping files for downloading
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Inventors: Fraser, Robert E.;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner: Hafiz; Tariq R.
Assistant Examiner: Chaki; Kakali
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hovey, Williams, Timmons & Collins
A file wrapping and downloading method for downloading files from a server computer (12) to a user computer (14) over a communications network (16) such as the Internet is disclosed. The method dynamically embeds or wraps relevant store/reseller information into a file while the file is being downloaded, thus eliminating the need for a special wrap for each store or reseller. The method is preferably partially implemented by a Dynamic Wrapping Engine (DWE) program residing on web server computer (12). |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG.
1 illustrates a computer system 10 that may be used while performing the steps of the present invention.
The system 10 preferably includes a server computer 12, a plurality of user computers 14, and a communications network 16 for providing communications between the server computer and the user computers.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the method of the present invention may be implemented with virtually any type of computer hardware and that the hardware described herein is merely exemplary.
The server computer 12 is preferably a conventional microcomputer, minicomputer, or mainframe computer such as those manufactured by IBM, Sun, or Digital Equipment Corporation.
The server computer includes memory, input and output ports, and a network connection and is operable for receiving, storing, retrieving, and transmitting data such as software products and other files.
The server computer is programmed with conventional www server operating software as well as software for implementing some of the steps of the present invention as described in more detail below.
The user computers 14 are preferably personal computers such as IBM compatible microcomputers containing Intel Pentium or equivalent type microprocessors.
Each user computer includes memory, input and output ports, and a network connection, and is operable for transmitting file requests as well as receiving and storing files.
Each user computer is programmed with conventional operating software such as Microsoft Windows and a web browser program such as Netscape Navigator.
The communications network 16 is preferably a conventional telecommunications network including a plurality of switches and local exchange carriers that carry Internet traffic.
The network 16 may also be a local area network, wide area network, wireless network, voice network, or any other type of conventional network capable of providing communication between the server computer and the user computers
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