Multi-level multiplexor system for networked browser
First Claim
1. A multi-level multiplexor system by which a networked browser client accesses content information over a networked computer system comprising:
- at least one program executing on a server operably connected to the networked computer system that receives a service request from the networked browser client and in response packages a reply that causes the networked browser client to automatically issue a plurality of service requests to sources of content information on the networked computer system and present responses to the plurality of service requests to sources of content information such that each response is selectively displayed as one of a cascaded series of pages of content information within a single window frame in the networked browser client.
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Abstract
A multi-level multiplexor system enables a networked browser client to access content information over a networked computer system, such as the Internet. The multi-level multiplexor system has at least one program executing on a server operably connected to the networked computer system that receives a service request from the networked browser client. In response, the program packages a reply that is returned to the networked browser client and causes that browser to automatically issue a plurality of service requests to sources of content information on the networked computer system. The packaged reply also causes the browser to present the responses to the plurality of service requests to sources of content information such that each response is selectively displayed as one of a cascaded series of pages of content information within a single window frame in the browser. In this way, the present invention is implemented as a thin-client solution with the advantages of minimizing network traffic while at the same time allow for increased speed of access to multiple sources of content information. The multi-level multiplexor system afford the user a simple, yet efficient mechanism to access to multiple sources of content information that retains the integrity of the content information without subjecting the user to the disadvantages of opening a new browser window for each new source of content information.
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15 Claims
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1. A multi-level multiplexor system by which a networked browser client accesses content information over a networked computer system comprising:
at least one program executing on a server operably connected to the networked computer system that receives a service request from the networked browser client and in response packages a reply that causes the networked browser client to automatically issue a plurality of service requests to sources of content information on the networked computer system and present responses to the plurality of service requests to sources of content information such that each response is selectively displayed as one of a cascaded series of pages of content information within a single window frame in the networked browser client. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for accessing content information over a networked computer system, the method comprising the following steps:
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sending a service request from a networked browser client to a networked server; and
in response, sending a packaged reply from the networked server to the networked browser client, the packaged reply causing the networked browser client to issue a plurality of service requests from the networked browser client to content information on the networked computer system; and
displaying the original content information on the networked browser client in response to the plurality of service requests such that additional service requests are not required in order to view the content information. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A storage medium having stored therein instructions causing a networked browser client to perform the steps of:
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sending a service request from a networked browser client to a networked server;
receiving a packaged reply from the networked server;
issuing a plurality of server requests in response to the packaged reply from the networked server; and
displaying content information received in response to the plurality of service requests according to the embedded control and formatting information communicated in the packaged reply such that the content information is displayed in a cascaded series of pages with each response selectively displayable as one of a cascaded series of pages of content information within a single window frame.
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14. A storage medium having stored therein instructions causing a networked server to perform the steps of:
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receiving a service request from a networked browser client on a networked computer system; and
in response, packaging a reply containing control and formatting information as well as content information to cause the networked browser client to display a cascading series of pages of content information associated with a plurality of responses to a plurality of service requests initiated in response to the packaged reply such that each response is selectively displayed as one of a cascaded series of pages of content information within a single window frame; and
sending the packaged reply from the networked server to the networked browser client.
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15. A method for establishing a stateless environment for accessing content information over a networked computer system, the method comprising the following steps:
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sending a service request from a networked browser client to a networked server; and
packaging a reply by the networked server based on an intelligent decision by the networked server whether control and formatting information for displaying a cascaded series of content information on the networked browser client will be managed by the networked browser client or by the networked server if the control and formatting information is large or frequently changing; and
sending a packaged reply from the networked server to the networked browser client, wherein the packaged reply contains instructions within the control and formatting information as to whether the networked browser client or the networked server will manage the displaying of the cascaded series of content information.
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