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Sampling messages from a data feed

US7580760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2006
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2027

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  • 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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