Method and system for event polling

Details Method and system for event polling Method and system for event polling

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Desir, Pierre-Louis (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Combining or distributing information via time channels

C709S204000, C709S205000, C709S206000, C709S207000, C719S314000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07961701

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for event polling have been disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a session request from a client device. A session key is provided to the client device in response to the session request. A session timer is set for a predetermined time period. An event revision number is received from the server device. The client is provided with an updated event revision number if the event revision number matches an expected revision number. An event from an instant messaging server is placed in a queue until the event revision number matches the expected revision number, the event including one or more of instant messages, buddy events, typing, and application events.

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