Invoking an Application from a Web Page or other Application

摘要

Various embodiments provide an application (i.e. “app”) hyperlink that is configured to enable transparent installation of an associated application. The app hyperlink provides a visual representation that can be selected to cause a web platform or operating system to download an application image from a platform app store, install the application, provide the user with visual feedback on the process, and once done, invoke the application by performing an “app switch” or similar operation.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
executing a first application on a computing device; acquiring a visual link to a second application; rendering the visual link within the first application; receiving selection of the visual link; responsive to receiving selection of the visual link, requesting download of an application package associated with the second application; receiving the application package; installing the application package on the computing device; and automatically switching to the second application from the first application.