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Automatic configuration generation
Assignee: Aptean Inc
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Filing: 1999-08-19
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Granted: 2000-12-05
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Expires: 2019-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A computer implemented system analyzes an application state by determining entities which provide predetermined functionalities for a user, determining items that depend from the determined entities, grouping entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities, and packaging the group of entities using a predetermined format. The system provides automatic relationship resolution based on a current machine state to enumerate in a deterministic manner fundamental data, metadata and dependencies necessary for correct application function. In addition, state information is stored in a persistent format to be used in a variety of applications, including installation, synchronization, backup, recovery, analysis, and repair.
Inventors
- 👤 Cadir Batista Lee
- 👤 Scott William Dale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:23
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F11/00; G06F11/07; G06F11/0703; G06F11/0751; G06F11/14; G06F11/1402; G06F11/1415; G06F11/142; G06F11/22; G06F11/2289; G06F11/30; G06F11/3003; G06F11/3013; G06F11/302; G06F11/3051
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for determining an application state of computer software, the method comprising: determining entities which provide predetermined functionalities associated with the computer software, the computer the software including one of an interactive application, an operating system component, and an operating system; determining items that depend from the determined entities; grouping entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities; and packaging the group of entities using a predetermined format.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for determining an application state of computer software, the method comprising: determining entities which provide predetermined functionalities associated with the computer software, the computer the software including one of an interactive application, an operating system component, and an operating system; determining items that depend from the determined entities; grouping entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities; and packaging the group of entities using a predetermined format.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising determining dependencies based on components of a network subsystem and one or more network dependencies.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising determining dependencies based on components of a network stack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the components include one or more of the following: network services, adapters, protocols, drivers, utilities, configuration information and network bindings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising determining dependencies based on one or more components of a printer software.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the components include one or more of the following: a printer driver, a print spooler, a printing sub-system, and printer configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising determining dependencies based on one or more operating system components of the computer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein one of the components comprises a device driver.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein one of the components comprises a subsystem of the operating system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 9, wherein the subsystem includes one or more settings including email settings, internet connection settings and database connectivity settings.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
73 words
A system for determining an application state of computer software, the system comprising computer readable instructions to: determine entities which provide predetermined functionalities associated with the computer software, the computer software including one of an interactive application, an operating system component, and an operating system; determine items that depend from the determined entities; group entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities; and package the group of entities using a predetermined format.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
73 words
A system for determining an application state of computer software, the system comprising computer readable instructions to: determine entities which provide predetermined functionalities associated with the computer software, the computer software including one of an interactive application, an operating system component, and an operating system; determine items that depend from the determined entities; group entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities; and package the group of entities using a predetermined format.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 11, further comprising instructions to determine dependencies based on components of a network subsystem and one or more network dependencies.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 11, further comprising instructions to determine dependencies based on components of a network stack.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 13, wherein the components include one or more of the following: network services, adapters, protocols, drivers, utilities, configuration information and network bindings.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 11, further comprising instructions to determine dependencies based on one or more components of a printer software.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 15, wherein the components include one or more of the following: a printer driver, a print spooler, a printing sub-system, and printer configuration.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 11, further comprising instructions to determine dependencies based on one or more operating system components of the computer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 11, wherein one of the components comprises a device driver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 11, wherein one of the components comprises a subsystem of the operating system.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the subsystem includes one or more settings including email settings, internet connection settings, and database connectivity settings.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 11, wherein the state comprises an operating system state.
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