Cloud-based application resource files

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Patent Information

Application Number
DE112013002542
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2012-05-16
Filing Date
2013-05-06
Publication Date
2025-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2033-05-06

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Technical Problem

Existing applications installed on client devices require significant storage space for resource files that are rarely used, leading to inefficient use of device storage and potential reduction in storage capacity for frequently used data.

Method used

Implementing a system where application resource files are stored remotely in cloud-based storage, using placeholders on the client device, and retrieving actual files as needed based on predefined criteria or usage patterns, thereby optimizing storage usage.

Benefits of technology

Reduces storage requirements on client devices by utilizing cloud-based storage for infrequently used application resources, ensuring seamless access and functionality without additional user intervention.

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Abstract

Computer-implemented method comprehensive: Receiving a request to install an application, where the application comprises a multitude of application resource files; and Selecting, via a processor, at least one application resource file to be installed as an application resource file placeholder, wherein the application resource file placeholder has an appearance of the at least one application resource file, wherein the selection is performed based on a first predetermined criterion that is separate from the application, and wherein the at least one application resource file is stored in a remote repository, Receiving a request for an application resource file, where the request is received by an executable application; Capturing an error in response to an identification that the application resource file is a placeholder; and Retrieving the requested application resource file from the remote repository in response to the error.
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