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System and method for creating an internet-accessible working replica of a home computer on a host server controllable by a user operating a remote access client computer

  • US 6,263,363 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/1999
  • Issued: 07/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for allowing an owner of a home computer having files and software applications stored therein to access a virtual copy of the home computer and operate the virtual copy remotely via the Internet without requiring access to the home computer during operation of the virtual copy, comprising:

  • obtaining copies of the files and applications from at least one source selected from the group of sources comprising;

    the home computer, and an extensible shared library, the copies collectively establishing a virtual copy of the computer;

    storing the virtual copy at a host computer location remote from the home computer, the host computer location including at least one host computer; and

    making the virtual copy available via the Internet or other network, such that the owner can operate a remote access client computer to access the virtual copy via the Internet or other network to control the virtual copy as though the owner were operating the home computer, including causing copies of the home computer applications to be executed on the host computer to return results to the remote access client computer.

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