Abstract: A method of exchanging information with network devices using web browsers includes executing an application on a client device to implement a local web server on the client device, loading in a web browser on the client device a webpage independent of the web browser and including a script for generating a first request to the local web server, accepting the first request from the web browser by the local web server, and sending requested information to the web browser by the local web server. In some embodiments, the method also includes generating a second request to a remote server by the web browser and using the script, where the second request includes the requested information sent to the web browser.

Abstract: Methods and systems for downloading software information are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, the method includes performing a first determination as to whether a first number of inquiries or download requests received by a server computer is or has been excessive and, if the first determination is that the first number of inquiries or download requests is not or has not been excessive, sending a signal including a first permission to download a software package. Also, the method includes performing a second determination as to whether either the first number or a second number of inquiries or download requests received by the server computer is or has been excessive and, if the second determination is that the first or second number of inquiries or download requests is not or has not been excessive, sending a first part of the software package for receipt by a first client computer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for configurable device fingerprinting and/or achieving communications with enhanced security are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, a method of configurable device fingerprinting includes storing, at a server, first information regarding one or more selected system attributes, and further includes receiving, at the server, a first signal requesting that a first client device be registered and including system information pertaining to the first client device. Also, the method includes extracting, from the system information, relevant portions of the system information corresponding to the one or more selected system attributes, where the server determines a fingerprint of the first client device based at least in part the relevant portions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing networked communication sessions are described herein. A processor may obtain, by a driver running in a first operating mode of the one or more processors, session information and content information from a client application to be communicated to an external entity over a network. The processor may redirect, by the driver, the session information and the content information to a local proxy running in a second operating mode of the one or more processors via a local listening port of the local proxy. The redirecting may comprise modifying the session information to generate modified session information. The processor may obtain, at the local proxy, the modified session information and the content information. The processor may establish a communication channel between the local proxy and the external entity by modifying the modified session information to communicate the content information to the external entity.

Abstract: A method of exchanging information with network devices using web browsers includes executing an application on a client device to implement a local web server on the client device, loading in a web browser on the client device a webpage independent of the web browser and including a script for generating a first request to the local web server, accepting the first request from the web browser by the local web server, and sending requested information to the web browser by the local web server. In some embodiments, the method also includes generating a second request to a remote server by the web browser and using the script, where the second request includes the requested information sent to the web browser.

Abstract: Methods and systems for configurable device fingerprinting and/or achieving communications with enhanced security are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, a method of configurable device fingerprinting includes storing, at a server, first information regarding one or more selected system attributes, and further includes receiving, at the server, a first signal requesting that a first client device be registered and including system information pertaining to the first client device. Also, the method includes extracting, from the system information, relevant portions of the system information corresponding to the one or more selected system attributes, where the server determines a fingerprint of the first client device based at least in part the relevant portions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for downloading software information are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, the method includes performing a first determination as to whether a first number of inquiries or download requests received by a server computer is or has been excessive and, if the first determination is that the first number of inquiries or download requests is not or has not been excessive, sending a signal including a first permission to download a software package. Also, the method includes performing a second determination as to whether either the first number or a second number of inquiries or download requests received by the server computer is or has been excessive and, if the second determination is that the first or second number of inquiries or download requests is not or has not been excessive, sending a first part of the software package for receipt by a first client computer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing networked communication sessions are described herein. A processor may obtain, by a driver running in a first operating mode of the one or more processors, session information and content information from a client application to be communicated to an external entity over a network. The processor may redirect, by the driver, the session information and the content information to a local proxy running in a second operating mode of the one or more processors via a local listening port of the local proxy. The redirecting may comprise modifying the session information to generate modified session information. The processor may obtain, at the local proxy, the modified session information and the content information. The processor may establish a communication channel between the local proxy and the external entity by modifying the modified session information to communicate the content information to the external entity.