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Method and apparatus for providing awareness-triggered push

  • US 6,311,206 B1
  • Filed: 01/13/1999
  • Issued: 10/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for pushing data from at least one source entity to at least one client entity over a network, a client entity being characterized as having a particular operating state, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a. transferring data from said at least one source entity to a push proxy entity for subsequent transmission of said data to said client entity;

    b. requesting a notification regarding said particular state of said client entity;

    c. monitoring a state of said client entity until said client entity is in said particular operating state and sending a notification communicating said state to said push proxy entity; and

    d. transferring data to said client entity in response to receiving said notification.

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