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Method of handling data retrieval requests

US5490088A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateFeb 28, 1994
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of handling data retrieval requests is provided. A data server (108) receives a message, which message at least identifies a particular data set (202). The data server (108) determines whether the particular data set represents a complete data set, i.e., a complete and current version of the data (204). When the particular data set does represent a complete data set, the data server (108) confirms that the particular data set represents a complete data set (208). When the particular data set does not represent a complete data set, the data server (108) sends at least some additional data to facilitate the formation of a complete data set (206).

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