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Computer system polling with adjustable intervals based on rules and server states

US7548969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2005
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Polling is disclosed. A client rule set, associated with a service level, is provided. Based upon the client rule set, a polling interval for a request type is determined. A message associated with the request type is provided, and a server is polled with the message in accordance with the polling interval. A response to the message is received, and the polling interval is adjusted.

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