Central internet browser control for multiple browsers enabled system

• US 20070271505A1
• Filed: 05/18/2006
• Published: 11/22/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dell Products LP (Dell Technologies Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Dell Products LP (Dell Technologies Inc.)
• Inventors: Dandekar, Shree A., Anderson, Susan, Howell, James A.
• Granted Patent: US 7,996,778 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 715/234
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/95 Retrieval from the web
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/0832 Special goods or special handling procedures, e.g. handling of hazardous or fragile goods
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0601 Electronic shopping [e-shopping]

Abstract

An information handling system having multiple browser applications includes a browser management utility for selecting one of the browsers as a default browser. The browser management utility provides a central access point for accessing the multiple browsers. The browser management utility enables a user to port settings from one browser application to another browser application. The browser management utility also includes a configurable option which provides the guidance novice users while enabling more experienced users more control over the selection of browser and which information is ported from one browser to another. Additionally, such a system provides a user with a single location to store and manage common browser application settings such as bookmarks, passwords, and cookies.

Claims

1. An apparatus for managing a plurality of browsers installed onto an information handling system, the comprising:

a default browser determination module, the default browser determination module determining whether a default browser is indicated preferred; and

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a porting module, the porting module porting browser information to the default browser.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

the browser information is stored on database of an information handling system manufacturer during configuration of the information handing system.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein:

the browser information includes browser data files, browser file association types and browser resource types.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

the browser information is installed onto the information handling system during the fabrication of the information handling system.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

the default browser is installed onto the information handling system during the fabrication of the information handling system.

6. A system for enabling configuration of an information handling system comprising:

a configurator, the configurator configuring a system with options selected according to user input, the configurator including

a browser selection module, the browser selection module enabling a user to select a default browser to be installed onto the information handling system a checkout module, the checkout module presenting payment options and obtaining payment and delivery information; and

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a database, the database receiving information from and supplying information to the configurator, the checkout module.

7. The system of claim 6 wherein:

the browser selection module provides a user with an option of porting browser information onto the information handling system; and

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the browser information is stored on the database if the user indicates a desire for porting the browser information onto the information handling system.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein:

the browser information includes browser data files, browser file association types and browser resource types.

9. The system of claim 6 wherein:

the browser information is installed onto the information handling system during the fabrication of the information handling system.

10. The system of claim 6 wherein:

the default browser is installed onto the information handling system during the fabrication of the information handling system.

11. An information handling system comprising:

a processor;

a memory coupled to the processor;

a plurality of browsers stored on the memory; and

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a browser management utility stored on the memory, the browser management utility including

a default browser determination module, the default browser determination module determining whether a default browser is indicated preferred; and

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a porting module, the porting module porting browser information to the default browser.

12. The information handling system of claim 11 wherein:

the browser information is stored on database of an information handling system manufacturer during configuration of the information handing system.

13. The information handing system of claim 12 wherein:

the browser information includes browser data files, browser file association types and browser resource types.

14. The information handing system of claim 11 wherein:

the browser information is installed onto the information handling system during the fabrication of the information handling system.

15. The information handling system of claim 11 wherein:

the default browser is installed onto the information handling system during the fabrication of the information handling system.