WO2004023236A2 - Procede d'execution d'applications web sur des machines locales sans liaison de communication constante - Google Patents

Procede d'execution d'applications web sur des machines locales sans liaison de communication constante Download PDF

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WO2004023236A2
WO2004023236A2 PCT/SG2003/000206 SG0300206W WO2004023236A2 WO 2004023236 A2 WO2004023236 A2 WO 2004023236A2 SG 0300206 W SG0300206 W SG 0300206W WO 2004023236 A2 WO2004023236 A2 WO 2004023236A2
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Kee Hong Sio
Chee Leong Lu
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Sunrise E-Commerce Sdn Bhd
Soh, Kar, Liang
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
    • H04L12/2854—Wide area networks, e.g. public data networks
    • H04L12/2856—Access arrangements, e.g. Internet access
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F16/00—Information retrieval; Database structures therefor; File system structures therefor
    • G06F16/90—Details of database functions independent of the retrieved data types
    • G06F16/95—Retrieval from the web
    • G06F16/957—Browsing optimisation, e.g. caching or content distillation
    • G06F16/9574—Browsing optimisation, e.g. caching or content distillation of access to content, e.g. by caching

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  • the present invention relates to a method that allows users to browse a web page and/or run a web application on their local machines. More particularly one that allows the said method to be done without internet connection.
  • the Internet comprises two tiers.
  • the first tier is primarily made up of mainframes or remote web servers while the second tier is occupied by desktop computer systems.
  • the Internet In between the web servers and the desktop systems is a vast expanse referred to as the Internet, comprising primarily an inter-connected network of routers and switches responsible for transmitting data packets from one location to another.
  • An application server is usually followed by and connected to the web server, though the servers can be combined into single server. The primary function of this server is to locate a data within the database of web sites as well as to manipulate with this database in accordance to the instruction received from the web server.
  • Information from the Internet is often displayed as web pages.
  • the content of this information together with its presentation format, are written in a universal web language such as Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML in short) , or any other equivalent languages such as Dynamic HyperText Markup Language (DHTML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) in a web page.
  • HTML Hyper Text Markup Language
  • DTML Dynamic HyperText Markup Language
  • XML Extensible Markup Language
  • a request for the information is first 'delivered' to a designated web server in any of the web languages.
  • the web server processes this request and translate it to machine-coded instructions before transferring the control to the application server.
  • the application server will then retrieve the required information from its database, pass it to the web server and finally transmit it back to the user.
  • the user's PC will translate and interpret the information written in web language and re-presented in a more intelligible format on a web page (multiple web pages being grouped to comprise a web site) .
  • the viewing, as well as the translation and interpretation, of the web page is done on a web browser like Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
  • O ne obvious solution is to reduce the need to access the I nternet in order to acquire the information from the Internet all the time.
  • our current web browser for example Internet Explorer 5.0
  • One of the shortcomings with the conventional web page saving is that the process of saving is static. This means the content of the web page does not update itself automatically unless the user saves the updated version of the web pages.
  • Another means is to employ cache memory which helps to decrease the load of the data having to be retrieved from the Internet. Once the data is requested from the Internet, it is temporarily stored in cache memory for a certain amount of time. Subsequent requests for the same data can then be obtained from the cache memory instead from the Internet. Often the cached data is stored on a proxy server that may serve more than one desktop computer. Although proxy servers with cache memory are widely used, it is known that the performance of a proxy server tends to deteriorate as the information load increases. Having a few proxy servers to cater for all the PCs will solve the problem, but on a larger expense since the cost of a decent proxy server is considerably hefty. Moreover, the proxy server always compares data on its cache memory with that on the Internet when making the choice whether to update the data stored in the cache memory. As a result, permanent connection is still required between the proxy server and the Internet.
  • US application 20020069114 demonstrates the use of program code when executed on the client-side, access information on a shopping server, as well as to generate a purchase order interface for the user, enabling the user to input product selection data and payment data.
  • the order data is generated using the received selection data and payment data.
  • the order data is then transmitted across the network to a location where the order will be processed.
  • the present invention relates to a storage medium containing a set of machine codes to enable users to browse web page information and/or run web application (s) on their local machine without the need to be connected to the Internet
  • the set of machine codes describe at least a thin client comprising at least a thin web server, a thin application server and a database.
  • machine codes of the storage medium describe a smart update application.
  • the storage medium includes CD- Rom, CD-R, OS drive, USB drive, zip disc, magnetic-optic disc, magnetic tapes.
  • the invention also relates to a method that allows users to browse web page(s) and/or run web application (s) on their local machines, comprising: first loading the thin client from the storage medium as explained above / launching the thin client; and subsequently launching the various web applications. It is preferred that the above method further comprise;loading the smart update application from the storage means; and subsequently launching the smart update application whenever update for the thin client or the set of machine code is required.
  • the above method comprise : loading the smart update application from the storage means; subsequently launching the smart update application whenever update for the thin client or the set of machine code is required; and retrieving information for update from a server after the user has agreed to download the information onto his local machine.
  • the thin client is executed and run independently from the other web application (s)
  • the smart update application according to the above method is executed manually or based on a preset schedule or event-driven.
  • the web applications which run on the users' machine include, at least, web browsing and/or transaction capabilities.
  • Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the current state of the art involved in the Internet as essentially a server-client type of communication.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the role or place at which the invention plays as in the current state of the art
  • Figure 3 is the computer flow diagram to describe a first embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is the computer flow diagram to describe the operation of a CD edition of the web applications
  • FIG. 6 is the computer flow diagram showing the functional steps of a typical transaction application. Detailed Description Of The Drawings
  • the entire, or part of the, website is run locally either in the machine on the client-side or in a CD.
  • This is achieved by installing a system of localized web applications that mimics the web browsing and other web-related activities such as performing searches and even making orders or request .
  • the word "localized” herein means "made or adapted to run on a local machine or device (on client side) " and is often used to describe a computer application.
  • a web application simply refers a fully developed and functional program, together with a database, that is related to the functioning and operation of a web site or web pages, especially interactively and dynamically.
  • the web applications include web-browser, thin server, thin client, electronic transaction applications and applications that cater for web-related activities as described before making inquiry, making order etc.
  • this system of localized web applications can be provided to the local machine on a portable storage medium, for instance a CD-ROM, without having to install anything on the local machine.
  • graphic intensive application like viewing product catalogue on a product page, and subsequently doing business transaction (i.e. purchasing the products and executing payment) are target web application that the invention is intended to enhance.
  • this invention provides a feasible means to bring interacting voice navigation to web site; with voice navigation, users can flip through web pages by speaking through a microphone.
  • the system is run directly on this CD edition of localized web applications using any CD reading device.
  • the CD edition can either be created by the users themselves or supplied by an external distributing party.
  • a thin client herein means a computer program that performs some functions, if not all, of a server.
  • a thin client will comprise applications for a thin web server and thin application server, together with a database.
  • the thin client will hold and host several web sites within the client machine which users get to choose during the installation or during subsequent use.
  • the application will extract the web pages from the thin client whenever a request for a list of installed web pages is sent, thereby hastening the loading of web page.
  • the request will be interpreted within the thin web server
  • the function of the thin client is entirely independent from the other web applications. It can be launched automatically upon starting a web application, which requires the retrieval of information from a particular web site. Ideally, the thin client can be shut down manually by the user or when all web applications are terminated.
  • the invention is primarily intended to run on a local machine or computer, it may be applied on any machine or devices that include a processor such as certain mobile phones .
  • the installation application will install the system of localized web applications onto a client machine.
  • the installation application may comprise decompression of compressed data or applications, creating a temporary folder for the storage of files or copying or transferring the files to their respective destination or any combination of the three processes.
  • This installation can be any form of stand-alone program or add-on scripts to the web browser or any of such computer-coded instructions.
  • the installation application can be distributed via CD or any other storage medium, or network, or can be downloaded from Internet. Users are provided with the choice of applications that they want to install, except thin client, or the users can simply install the full version of it. After the installation is completed without errors, the system can then be launched either immediately or at subsequent usage.
  • the thin client Prior to launching any web applications, the thin client will have to be started up and running on the background' .
  • the thin client will either be activated upon detecting a web application or any other automated means, or by the user.
  • a routine will then be performed to determine whether the localized application (s) is outdated. If it is, a smart update (client side) object application, which is installed together on the same PC as the web application, will be launched.
  • An object application in here means a separate entity program or any type computer-coded instruction that performs a different function or procedure as the main application program, which is the web browsing application in our discussion.
  • a function is a set of computer code which needs to be fed with an input data in order for the function to generate an output data from the input data whereas a procedure does not have an input data and generates the same type of output data regardless.
  • the smart update object application can be launched within the main application manually or by means of a schedule, or even event-driven.
  • the smart update object application Upon launching the smart update object application, it will establish a communication link with an update server which provides all the newest updated components. The smart update server will do a check on what newer components need to installed. If updating is required, it will relate back to the smart update application for the application to prompt the user whether to accept the update. If the user agrees, the smart update server will then transmit the update modules or data for the respective components that need to be updated through a network such as the Internet. Using the update modules or data received, the smart update object application will attempt to update the older components on the client side before the web application can be launched. The user can, of course, deny any updating attempt, and this user's response will short-circuit any updating process to launch the web application using older components. Alternatively, the user can select the components he wants to update.
  • any web applications can be launched.
  • One of the most common web applications is web browsing using the Internet browser available on the market, for instance Internet Explorer, or a web browser which comes along with the web application as an optional component.
  • the web application will prepare for any order or transaction request by asking for desired transaction data like the buyer's detail and credit card number etc.
  • the web application will established a communication link with a network to a server so as to deliver any transaction or order request to the appropriate party.
  • the data Prior to the transmission, the data needs to be encrypted for security reason.
  • the request will be processed at the server side before dispatching a copy of the request to an operator or any other relevant parties via e-mail, fax, SMS etc.
  • the web application will receive a process status to inform the user the success (or failure) of the transaction or order.
  • the user can choose to terminate the web application. He can do it directly, for example by clicking on a "CLOSE" button within the web application, or indirectly i.e triggered when certain event occurs, for example when he closes the web browser.
  • the web application is stored in the CD and requires a CD drive to run.
  • a CD edition manager application together with some of selected components, needs to be first installed onto the PC prior to their usage.
  • the CD edition manager Before the thin client application can be utilized, the CD edition manager will have to prepare CD edition of the thin client by first checking whether the data on the CD is outdated. If the data is outdated, it will initiate the smart update object component application which is the same as what is described in the first embodiment.
  • the smart update application will connect the PC to the smart update server.
  • the server will check its database for the newest components and applications, and then propose a list of necessary updates to the user during the update session. IF the user agrees to update his CD edition, the update server will send update modules and data to PC to allow the smart update application to do the necessary installation and modification on the CD edition. However, when a CD edition is not detected, the smart update will automatically create a new one using the update module and data from the update server.
  • the CD edition manager will perform a check on the status of the CD-R/RW drive, such as whether it is suitable for writing and a current CD edition is present in the drive. If the status permits, the corresponding changes will be made on the CD edition by writing the data on the CD edition which is a rewritable CD. It should be noted that the writing medium in which the web application is run, is not restricted to CD- rewritable; magnetic tape, zip disc and the similar are potential writing medium.
  • the user does not need to create a CD edition himself through the use of the CD manager application. He can obtain the CD edition from any distributing party.

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L'invention concerne un procédé permettant à des utilisateurs d'exécuter localement des applications Web (soit sur des machines locales soit par des CD). Ces applications Web comportent des données, un processeur, des applications, une base de données et tous les composants nécessaires à l'affichage dynamique de toutes les pages Web pertinentes. Ce procédé consiste à exécuter une application client léger traitant directement des demandes d'information au sein de la machine locale, la nécessité pour l'utilisateur d'accéder à l'Internet afin d'acquérir des informations étant ainsi évitée. Cette invention concerne également une application de mise à jour intelligente permettant la mise à jour des applications Web localisées ainsi que l'application client léger susmentionnée. Ladite invention va permettre d'atténuer le problème de l'accès lent à l'Internet et de satisfaire aux besoins du marché en matière de visualisation de contenu Internet sans liaison de communication.
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