The present invention provides the capability to easily access many different application programs over the WWW via a common user interface. By providing standard procedures, routines, tools, and software "hooks" for accessing software applications over the WWW, software developers can concentrate on...http://www.google.com/patents/US5892905?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5892905 - Computer apparatus and method for providing a common user interface for software applications accessed via the world-wide web
