Patent ID: 6026437
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method in a computer network for dynamically bundling and launching hypertext files within archive files, wherein said computer network includes at least one client connectable to one or more servers, said method comprising the steps of:establishing an archive file within said computer network wherein particular subroutines are maintained;associating a particular hypertext file with a selected subroutine maintained within said archive file;bundling said particular hypertext file and said selected subroutine together within said archive file; andautomatically transmitting said archive file to said client from a server maintained within said computer network, in response to a client request to download said hypertext file, such that said subroutine and downloaded wit file are downloaded within a single selected archive file from said server, thereby reducing download time and increasing data packaging efficiency.