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Synchronization process negotiation for computing devices

  • US 6,247,135 B1
  • Filed: 04/06/1999
  • Issued: 06/12/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a data processing environment, a method for synchronizing a first data set residing on a first device with a second data set residing on a second device, the method comprising:

  • establishing a communication link between said first and second devices;

    transmitting from the second device to the first device a request for synchronization capabilities of the first device;

    in response to said request, transmitting from the first device to the second device information indicating said synchronization capabilities of the first device;

    based on said synchronization capabilities of the first device, selecting a synchronization protocol for synchronizing said first and second data sets; and

    performing synchronization of said first and second data sets using said selected synchronization protocol, wherein said synchronization is performed in a manner optimized for the synchronization capabilities of the first device.

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