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Method and apparatus for enabling an external function from a WAP environment

  • US 20030126271A1
  • Filed: 12/27/2001
  • Published: 07/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. In a communication device including a wireless applications protocol (WAP) operating environment, an apparatus for enabling an external function from within the WAP operating environment comprising:

  • a external function interface coupled to the WAP operating environment and operable to receive from the WAP operating environment a request to launch an external application;

    a handle configured to permit control of the external application from within the WAP operating environment, the handle being generated by the external function interface and returned to the WAP operating environment responsive to the request to launch the external application; and

    a library associated with the external application, the library including information to initiate a connection between the external application and the WAP operating environment, wherein the handle corresponds to the connection.

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