SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED NETWORK CLIENT DEVICE
First Claim
1. A communications network comprising:
- a communications server configured to receive and transmit messages between a plurality of client devices, andwhere at least one client device initiates a connection to the communications server on an intermittent basis, and if no messages are to be transmitted from the communications server, the client device disconnects from the communications server.
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Abstract
A system and method for improving the efficiency of inbound audio and video calls communications and messaging which reduces the use of resources of a mobile device is disclosed. In the invention, a mobile device periodically and intermittently connects and polls the gateway server to determine if an inbound audio or video call has been requested. If a request for an audio or video call is retrieved, the mobile device allows the user to accept or reject the call, which choice is sent to the gateway server. If the call is accepted, the mobile connects to the gateway server with an authorization to answer the call. The invention periodically polls the gateway server for messages and is not constantly and persistently connected. As the mobile device is not continuously connected or in the process of constant reconnection, the mobile device'"'"'s use of resources (battery, CPU, and network) is reduced.
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1. A communications network comprising:
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a communications server configured to receive and transmit messages between a plurality of client devices, and where at least one client device initiates a connection to the communications server on an intermittent basis, and if no messages are to be transmitted from the communications server, the client device disconnects from the communications server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An improved network client device, the network client device comprising a power supply, a processor, and a communication circuit configured to transmit and receive messages between the client device and a network, the improvement comprising:
a timing module for activating the communication circuit to initiate a connection to the network. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of operating a network client device, comprising the steps of:
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initiating a connection to a network; determining if there is an inbound message for the client device; and terminating the connection to the network if no inbound message is detected. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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