Methods, systems, and processes for the design and creation of rich-media applications via the Internet

Abstract

Rich-media applications are designed and created via the Internet. A host computer system, containing processes for creating rich-media applications, is accessed from a remote user computer system via an Internet connection. User account information and rich-media component specifications are uploaded via the established Internet connection for a specific user account. Rich-media applications are created, deleted, or modified in a user account via the established Internet connection. Rich-media components are added to, modified in, or deleted from scenes of a rich-media application based on information contained in user requests. After creation, the rich-media application is viewed or saved on the host computer system, or downloaded to the user computer system via the established Internet connection. In addition, the host process monitors the available computer and network resources and determines the particular component, scene, and application versions, if multiple versions exist, that most closely match the available resources.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation in part of and claims the benefit of, under 35 U.S.C. § 120, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 716,460, filed 21 Nov. 2000, which is expressly incorporated fully herein by reference. Further, the present application is related to and claims the benefit of, under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e), U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 215,121, filed 29 Jun. 2000; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 232,078, filed 7 Sep. 2000; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 243,399, filed 27 Oct. 2000, which are expressly incorporated fully herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to methods, systems, and processes used in designing and creating applications utilizing rich-media content over the Internet. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention relates to methods and systems for utilizing rich-media for the creation of Internet websites...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method for users to create and access rich-media applications through a host website. Users can modify existing applications or create new ones by using a variety of components and features. The website allows users to create accounts and access their projects. The computer process includes a slider bar and textual input field for modifying components, and users can also upload their own components. The invention provides users with the ability to create and use rich-media applications, which can be useful in various settings such as education, advertising, and entertainment.

Problems solved by technology

Knowledge of these programming tools is now a requirement for website design and has made website design increasingly more complicated.

The average Internet user does not currently have the knowledge, ability, or tools to create a graphic-intensive website in other applications using rich-media.

First, the number of Internet users who may design high-quality sites using rich-media technologies is limited.

Second, the arduousness of designing a polished website even for an expert developer limits the overall throughput of designs for website-developing companies.

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