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Operating System Extension Framework

  • US 20200133687A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2018
  • Published: 04/30/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2018
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for implementation by one or more data processors forming one or more computing devices, the method comprising:

  • receiving, by a host application, data encapsulating a modification to an extension configuration file that defines one or more extensions for use by the host application, wherein the host application comprises a plurality of binary files;

    providing, by the host application, the modified extension configuration file to an extension framework for instantiation of a first extension of the one or more extensions;

    generating, by the extension framework, an interface for the first extension for communication with the extension framework; and

    generating a new application encompassing the extension framework, the first extension, and the host application without modification to the plurality of binary files of the host application, wherein the first extension communicates with the extension framework via the interface.

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