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System and method for providing language localization for server-based applications

  • US 7,437,406 B2
  • Filed: 12/07/2004
  • Issued: 10/14/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for transmitting an application in a desired language from a server, comprising:

  • receiving an indication of an application access request a client;

    determining a language preference for the client from the received indication;

    selecting a language pack from a set of language packs based on the determined language preference;

    converting the content of the application to the client'"'"'s language preference by using the selected language pack, the selected language pack comprising unique identifiers and localized strings, the converting comprising;

    calling a local string object with an indication of strings of content to be converted, the indication including a unique identifier for each string;

    mapping each string to be converted to the selected language pack;

    searching the selected language pack for the unique identifiers of the strings to be converted to locate corresponding localized strings;

    retrieving the localized strings from the selected language pack; and

    transmitting the localized strings; and

    transmitting the converted content of the application to the client.

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