Patent ID: 6721809
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for modifying an existing function within an application programming interface within a computer system so that the existing function includes additional code, comprising:receiving an additional code module to be integrated into the existing function within the application programming interface; wherein the application programming interface defines a plurality of functions and wherein the additional code module modifies the existing function within the application programming interface; receiving a command to integrate the additional code module into the existing function within the application programming interface; wherein the command is received through a pre-defined function within the application programming interface for integrating additional code into existing functions within the application programming interface; and linking the additional code into the existing function within the application programming interface so that the additional code module is executed when the existing function is called; whereby an application is able to modify the functionality of the application programming interface; and whereby the additional code modifies the existing function within the application programming interface instead of adding new functions to the application programming interface.