Managing unused resources in a service application
US6240453A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3495
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and implementing computer system is provided in which a service provider application for a network enables clients to selectively create communication channels and resources within the network. The application is programmed to monitor and examine the created resources for client activation and use of the resources. If no activity or use of the created resource occurs within predetermined client designated time periods, the client is notified and given an opportunity to keep or delete the resource. When the client wishes to delete the resource, or after a predetermined number of notifications to the client without a client response, the resource is deleted.
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