Sampling messages from a data feed
US7580760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method, apparatus and computer program for sampling a data feed of messages at regular time intervals. A current sample point is identified. A time interval is also identified which is defined by the current sample point and at least one of the previous sample point and the subsequent sample point. At least one message is selected to associate with the current sample point. The selection is made from the identified time interval. The selected message(s) is then associated with the current sample point.
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