Method and system for data collection for alert delivery
US7765228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99952
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Managing data collection for one or more scheduled alert messages. A primary or backup poller manager coordinates any number of poller services to access content and generate the alert messages. At a predefined period the poller manager is informed that an existing or new poller service is available for work. The poller manager provides a query to the poller service to access content in which one or more users have expressed an interest. Querying for a large number of users can be subdivided among the poller services. The poller service can also automatically expand the query if it yields insufficient content. The poller service generates the alert messages for the interested users and informs the poller manager when done. A change in content can be used to generate or update alert messages before their scheduled delivery. The poller manager prioritizes processing with a quality of service level.
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