US 9578092

US Patent 9578092: Integrated System and Method for Enhanced Software Functionality

Title: System and method for providing additional functionality to existing software in an integrated manner

Assignee: Damaka Inc

Inventors: Sivakumar Chaturvedi, Satish Gundabathula, Rashmi Hiremath

Filing Date: October 19, 2016

Issue Date: February 21, 2017

Abstract:
The patent describes an improved system and method for enhancing the functionality of software applications. It details a computing entity equipped with a network interface, a processor, and memory storing instructions for a "superblock" application. Within this superblock application, a "function block" is included. This function block is designed to offer additional functions accessible to the superblock application through an Application Programming Interface (API). A key aspect is that these functions are provided and accessed directly within the superblock application, eliminating the need to switch to another application on the computing entity.

Independent Claims Overview:

The patent includes two independent claims, Claim 1 and Claim 9, which outline the core inventive concepts.

Independent Claim 1 (Method Claim):
This claim describes a method for adding functionality to an existing software application, often referred to as a "superblock application," on a computing device. The method involves embedding a "function block" within the superblock application. This function block contains instructions for providing capabilities not originally present in the superblock application. The superblock application can then access these new capabilities using an Application Programming Interface (API). Crucially, the added functionality is provided and utilized within the superblock application's own display, preventing the need to switch to a different application on the device. This approach aims to reduce resource consumption associated with context switching between applications.

Independent Claim 9 (System Claim):
This claim describes a computing device, such as a mobile phone, that is configured to provide additional functionality to its existing software. The device includes a processor, a network interface, and a memory. The memory stores a "superblock application" which itself contains an embedded "function block." This function block holds instructions that enable the superblock application to perform new tasks or access new features. These features are made available to the superblock application via an API. The significant aspect is that the function block is integrated such that the additional functionalities are available for use within the superblock application's display, avoiding the need for the user to navigate away from the superblock application to another separate application.

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