18135761. MANAGING APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICE simplified abstract (VMware, Inc.)
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MANAGING APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ANIKETHANA Narasimha Murthy of Palo Alto CA (US)
Partheeban Kandasamy of Bellevue WA (US)
Basalingayya Karamadi of Bangalore (IN)
Makrand Sethi of Bangalore (IN)
MANAGING APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18135761 titled 'MANAGING APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICE
The abstract of the patent application describes a management service that can receive an installation request for a client application from one client device, specifying another client device for installation. The management service identifies the operating system of the second client device and requests installation of the client application from an application catalog service associated with that operating system.
- Simplified Explanation:
- A management service receives an installation request for a client application from one device, specifying another device for installation. - The service identifies the operating system of the second device and requests installation from an application catalog service associated with that operating system.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Ability to manage installation requests for client applications across different client devices. - Identification of the operating system of the target device for installation. - Integration with an application catalog service for installation requests.
- Potential Applications:
- Streamlining software installation processes for clients. - Centralized management of application installations on multiple devices. - Enhancing user experience by automating installation requests.
- Problems Solved:
- Simplifying the process of installing client applications on various devices. - Ensuring compatibility by identifying the operating system of the target device. - Improving efficiency by utilizing an application catalog service for installations.
- Benefits:
- Reduced manual intervention in the installation process. - Enhanced user experience through seamless application installations. - Increased efficiency and accuracy in managing client application installations.
- Commercial Applications:
- Title: "Efficient Client Application Installation Management Service" - Potential commercial uses include software management companies, IT service providers, and device manufacturers. - Market implications include improved customer satisfaction, streamlined installation processes, and increased productivity for businesses.
- Questions about Client Application Installation Management Service:
1. How does the management service determine the operating system of the target device for installation? 2. What are the potential security implications of managing client application installations across different devices?
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay informed about advancements in application installation management services. - Monitor industry trends in software deployment and device management technologies.
Original Abstract Submitted
A management service can receive an installation request for a client application from a first client device, where the installation request specifies a second client device on which the client application is to be installed. The management service can identify an operating system associated with the second client device. The management service can request installation of the client application on the second client device from an application catalog service associated with the operating system of the second client device.
