Method for selecting communication access method for local area networks
First Claim
1. A method for selecting an access method for application programs used by a client computer which is connected to a computer network, the client computer having a system loader for loading application programs, comprising the steps of(a) pausing the system loader before the system loader loads an application program, and(b) selecting an access method based upon an evaluation of at least one predetermined rule,wherein the access method may be selected based on the predetermined rule.
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Abstract
A method is provided for selecting between various communication access methods for client computers which are connected to a computer network. When a client computer attempts to load an application program, the system loader on the client computer is hooked or paused. A preset configuration may be evaluated to determine if the user will be prompted to select an access method, if a particular access method is preset, or if a rules database will be evaluated to select an access method. If a Remote Node access method is selected, the system loader is unpaused and the selected program is allowed to run on the remote user'"'"'s computer. If a Remote Control access method is selected, a remote control program is executed at the server. A load balancing algorithm may be used to determine which server will be used if a plurality of servers are available on the computer network for hosting a Remote Control session.
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1. A method for selecting an access method for application programs used by a client computer which is connected to a computer network, the client computer having a system loader for loading application programs, comprising the steps of
(a) pausing the system loader before the system loader loads an application program, and (b) selecting an access method based upon an evaluation of at least one predetermined rule, wherein the access method may be selected based on the predetermined rule.
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9. A method for selecting an access method for a user operating a client computer which is connected to a local area network, the client computer having an operating system with a system loader for loading application programs, comprising the steps of
(a) the user selecting an application program, (b) hooking the system loader of the operating system before the application program is loaded, and (c) selecting an access method based upon the evaluation of at least one predetermined rule, wherein the user is not required to participate in the selection of the access method.
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17. A system capable of selecting a communication access method in a network environment, comprising:
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(A) a local device adapted to communicate with remote devices; (B) at least one remote computer adapted to communicate with the local device; (C) a communication device connected to the remote computer and the local device, the communication device being adapted to facilitate communication between the remote computer and the local device; (D) an operating system installed on the remote computer, the operating system having a system loader adapted to load application programs on the remote computer; (E) a client program installed on the remote computer, the client program being adapted to automatically pause the system loader before the system loader loads a an application program; and (F) a selection program installed on the local device, the remote computer, or both, the selection program being adapted to select a communication access method for the application program to communicate with the local device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system for facilitating communication between a remote device and devices on a local area network, comprising:
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(A) a local area network, comprising; (a) a plurality of local devices; and (b) a local area network connection connected to the local devices, the connection being adapted to facilitate communication between the local devices; (B) at least one remote computer adapted to communicate with the local area network; (C) a communication device connected to the remote computer and the local area network, the communication device being adapted to facilitate communication between the remote computer and the local area network; (D) an operating system installed on the remote computer, the operating system having a system loader, the system loader being adapted to load application programs; (E) a client program installed on the remote computer, the client program being adapted to pause the system loader before the system loader loads an application program; and (F) a selection program installed on the local area network, the remote computer, or both, the selection program being adapted to select a communication access method for allowing the application program to communicate with the local area network. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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