Method and system for dynamically controlling functionality of an application program and storage medium for storing instructions which effectuate the method

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APP PUB NO 20090240720A1
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12077502

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A method and system for dynamically controlling functionality of an application program and storage medium for storing instructions which effectuate the method are provided The method includes providing a data structure containing modifiable data which indicates current functionality of the application program. The method also includes providing a set of common instructions and first and second sets of optional instructions. The application program has a first functionality when the application program includes the set of common instructions and the first set of optional instructions. The application program has a second functionality different from the first functionality when the application program includes the set of common instructions and the second set of optional instructions. The method further includes modifying the modifiable data if a desired functionality for the application program is different from the current functionality of the application program. The method still further includes causing the application program to include either the first or second set of optional instructions based on the modifiable data to obtain the desired functionality.

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BMC SOFTWARE INC2103 CITYWEST BLVD HOUSTON TX 77042

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cauvin, Kenneth L Livonia, US 4 45
Pickett, Charles E Livonia, US 2 0
Zavela, Thomas C Farmington Hills, US 3 3

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