System and Method for Automatically Updating a Widget on a Desktop

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APP PUB NO 20080040681A1
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11837791

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The present invention provides a system and method for automatically updating a widget on desktop. The system includes a receiving module that receives widget data from a desktop application and a version determination module that determines if the widget being launched is the most current. In addition, the system includes a download module that downloads at least one component for the widget if a newer version is available. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for automatically updating a widget on desktop. The method operates by receiving widget data from a desktop application, determining if the widget being launched is the most current, and downloading at least one component for the widget if a newer version is available.

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CANVAS TECHNOLOGY INC1200 SEAPORT BOULEVARD REDWOOD CITY CA 94063

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ayers, Michael Atlanta, GA 25 276
Edwards, Jesse Hiram, GA 6 116
Spitzka, Frank Marietta, GA 3 110
Synstelien, Don Marietta, GA 2 95

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