Method of data transfer
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1. A method of controlling data transfer to a remote user, the method comprising defining a set of user preferences;
- scanning a data source for data satisfying the defined user preferences;
setting a trigger comprising a specified change in data matching a pre-defined query;
monitoring for occurrence of the trigger, sending a message to a mailbox of the user; and
automatically transferring data from the data source to the remote user, only if the trigger is satisfied.
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A method of controlling data transfer to a remote user comprises defining a set of user preferences, scanning a data source for data satisfying the defined user preferences and setting a trigger comprising a specified change in data matching a pre-defined query. The method monitors for occurrence of the trigger and sends a message to a mailbox of the user, automatically transferring data from the data source to the remote user, only if the trigger is satisfied. The method is particularly applicable for mobile phone users wishing to obtain data from the internet via a local PC.
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1. A method of controlling data transfer to a remote user, the method comprising defining a set of user preferences;
- scanning a data source for data satisfying the defined user preferences;
setting a trigger comprising a specified change in data matching a pre-defined query;
monitoring for occurrence of the trigger, sending a message to a mailbox of the user; and
automatically transferring data from the data source to the remote user, only if the trigger is satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- scanning a data source for data satisfying the defined user preferences;
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