Background task execution over a network based on network activity idle time
US8028060B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4843
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Network activity of a client device that is coupled to a data network is monitored, to detect network activity idle time. Based upon detecting the idle time, an application running in the client device is automatically signaled that its background task be executed over the data network. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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