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Synchronizing data between disparate schemas using composite version

  • US 20030177408A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2003
  • Published: 09/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of synchronizing data between a repository and a handheld device, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving a synchronization request on a synchronization server;

    (b) identifying one or more repository data objects in the repository for synchronization;

    (c) checking version information of the data objects to be synchronized;

    (d) determining whether the handheld data objects need to be updated; and

    (e) if it is determined that certain handheld data objects need to be updated, (i) retrieving repository data objects from the repository;

    (ii) converting the repository data objects into handheld data objects suitable for sending to the handheld device;

    (iii) sending the handheld data objects to the handheld device; and

    (iv) updating the version information of the handheld data object.

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