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Selective information synchronization based on implicit user designation

  • US 6,505,214 B1
  • Filed: 09/28/1999
  • Issued: 01/07/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for synchronizing subsets of an object set between first and second object stores in first and second computing systems respectively, the method comprising:

  • defining one or more predetermined user actions that implicitly demonstrate a user'"'"'s desire to synchronize particular objects of the object set between the first and second object stores;

    assigning a synchronization indicator to each of the particular objects to be synchronized in the second object store, upon recognition of the predetermined user action;

    disassociating the synchronization indicator from objects in the second object store which are no longer to be included in the subset of objects to be synchronized based on a use pattern of the user, wherein the use pattern of the user is based upon a lack of use of the object for a predetermined time duration; and

    synchronizing the subset of objects to which the synchronization indicator has been assigned in the second object store.

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