Computer-Implemented Methods, Computer Readable Media, And Systems For Distributed Processing

摘要

A server system receives requests for content from a computing device, retrieves the content, and renders the content in a virtual client, e.g. virtual browser, and transmits the rendering to the computing device. The capabilities of the computing device are evaluated. Some content, such as video content may be transmitted directly to the computing device rather than rendered in the virtual client. The capabilities of the computing device may include processing speed and available bandwidth. Content may also be reformatted by the server system before transmitting to the computing device. Co-use, e.g. co-browsing, of the content may be performed by transmitting images of a virtual screen of the virtual client to multiple computing devices and processing inputs from the multiple computing devices in the virtual client.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for distributed computing, comprising:
instantiating, on a first computer device comprising at least one processor and memory, an application program; coupling, via a network, a second computer device for communications with the first computer device; determining, by the application program, a first set of capabilities of the first computer device and a second set of capabilities of the second computer device; receiving a request from the second computer device by the application program, wherein a plurality of options exist for fulfilling an element of the request; determining whether a first option fulfills the element of the request better than a second option based on the first and second sets of capabilities; and directing, by the application program, that the element of the request be fulfilled by the better option.