Method and system for adaptively setting a data refresh interval

Abstract

A method and system is disclosed for adaptively refreshing a data using system. The data using system includes a data source and a data using device for utilizing data from the data source. The data using device has an initial refresh interval. A communication link is provided between the data source and the data using device. A criteria monitor is provided for monitoring at least one criteria related to the refresh interval. A processor is provided for generating an updated data refresh interval based at least in part on the monitored criteria. The data using device is updated based on the data refresh interval.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to systems and methods for setting a data interval for a data using entity, and more particularly, the invention relates to systems and methods for adaptively setting a data refresh interval for a data using entity, such as an Internet web browser.

[0002] In today's information-centric and fast-paced world, information and data is plentiful and readily available. It is often critical for a user to have the most current data available, especially where the data is sensitive and / or changes quickly. This is especially so, when the user is using the data to control or otherwise affect the behavior of some other object, such as a piece of equipment located at a remote location. As such, it is typically necessary to refresh data being used by a data using entity, such as a data display, a database, a dynamically generated web page, or the like at an interval that is appropriate for the data. Setting the refresh interval too short wi...

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Embodiment Construction

[0014]FIG. 1 shows an illustrative system 10 in accordance with the present invention. For purposes of clarity, and not by way of limitation, an illustrative client-server based embodiment of the present invention is herein described. System 10 may include an installation 12 and a remote site 14 that may be linked via a communications network 16. In practice, there may be more than one remote site 14 and installation 12, but only one each is shown to avoid over-complicating the drawing. Remote site 14 may be any suitable remote site that may include equipment such as, for example, one or more servers, mainframes, personal computers, or any other suitable computer-based equipment. Remote site 14 may include a network of suitable computers that may be interconnected in any suitable way, such as, for example, through a local area network, wide area network, telephone network, cable television network, Intranet, Internet, or any other suitable wired or wireless communications network. C...

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to systems and methods for setting a data interval for a data using entity, and more particularly, the invention relates to systems and methods for adaptively setting a data refresh interval for a data using entity, such as an Internet web browser.

[0002] In today's information-centric and fast-paced world, information and data is plentiful and readily available. It is often critical for a user to have the most current data available, especially where the data is sensitive and / or changes quickly. This is especially so, when the user is using the data to control or otherwise affect the behavior of some other object, such as a piece of equipment located at a remote location. As such, it is typically necessary to refresh data being used by a data using entity, such as a data display, a database, a dynamically generated web page, or the like at an interval that is appropriate for the data. Setting the refresh interval too short wi...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0014]FIG. 1 shows an illustrative system 10 in accordance with the present invention. For purposes of clarity, and not by way of limitation, an illustrative client-server based embodiment of the present invention is herein described. System 10 may include an installation 12 and a remote site 14 that may be linked via a communications network 16. In practice, there may be more than one remote site 14 and installation 12, but only one each is shown to avoid over-complicating the drawing. Remote site 14 may be any suitable remote site that may include equipment such as, for example, one or more servers, mainframes, personal computers, or any other suitable computer-based equipment. Remote site 14 may include a network of suitable computers that may be interconnected in any suitable way, such as, for example, through a local area network, wide area network, telephone network, cable television network, Intranet, Internet, or any other suitable wired or wireless communications network. C...

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