System and methodology for providing a mobile device with a network-based intelligent resource fork
US7092946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved method for enumerating resources for use by a client is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes method steps of: storing a source set of resources; receiving a request from the client for resources appropriate for the client; based at least in part on the request, determining a type for the client; based at least in part on the determined type, determining capabilities of the client; determining possible media types that may be derived from the source set of resources that are appropriate for the client; based on the possible media types and based on the set of resources, generating an extended set of resources; communicating the extended set of resources to the client; and processing requests from the client for access to resources from the extended set of resources.
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