Method and apparatus for defeating a mechanism that blocks windows
First Claim
1. A method for defeating a window-blocking mechanism comprising:
- detecting the presence of the window-blocking mechanism in a computer; and
disabling the window-blocking mechanism.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
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1. A method for defeating a window-blocking mechanism comprising:
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detecting the presence of the window-blocking mechanism in a computer; and
disabling the window-blocking mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for displaying a window in a computer comprising:
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launching a new window in a computer, the computer including a window-blocking mechanism; and
preventing the window from being blocked by the window-blocking mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A computer memory comprising:
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computer-readable program code for launching a new window, the new window destined to display content from a remotely located server computer; and
computer-readable program code for preventing the window from being blocked by a window-blocking computer program. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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34. A method for allowing a message to be displayed in a client computer that includes a window-blocking computer program, the method including the act of displaying the message in a main browser window for a period of time in-between navigations.
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