Unified Browser Display for Virtual Resource Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems inefficiently manage the display of virtual resources, often requiring separate windows and inefficiently utilizing the display area, and may lose accessed resources when the user's device disconnects from the server.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for unifying the display of virtual resources by establishing a virtual session between a client device and a server, allowing requests to access URLs through different browsers based on graphics requirements and configuration policies, and generating a unified display across multiple browser windows or tabs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If content from different locations is presented on a display as separate windows, then accessibility to remote resources is achieved, but display area utilization becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple browser windows displaying content from different locations into a single unified display. The system consolidates the virtual browser window and local browser window into one unified browser window that presents all content in an organized manner, eliminating the need for multiple separate windows and optimizing display area utilization.
2Extent of automation
If virtual resources are accessed through a server connection, then centralized resource management is achieved, but resources are lost when the device disconnects from the server
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by caching resource information and maintaining a history of accessed resources before disconnection occurs. This allows the unified display to restore and continue accessing previously viewed resources even after the device disconnects from the server, ensuring resource availability persists beyond the active connection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple browser windows are used to access different URLs, then resource accessibility is improved, but display efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The unified browser window performs multiple functions simultaneously: it can display virtual browser content, local browser content, and cached resources all within a single interface. This multi-functional design maintains adaptability to access various resources while improving display efficiency by consolidating multiple viewing functions into one unified display area.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for unifying display of virtual resources are described herein. A virtual session between a client device and a server device may be established. During the virtual session, a user may request, via the client device, to access a uniform resource locator (URL) via a browser associated with the server device. The URL request may be redirected. For example, the client device may receive, from the server device, a request to access the URL via a different browser. The client device may determine another browser with which to access the URL, and the URL may be launched via the other browser. The client device may generate a unified display of the URL launched via the other browser and one or more other URLs.