Patent ID: 6662218
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: G06F,H04L,H04M,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
In a proxying server coupled to a client and to a remote server, the proxying server operating as a proxy on behalf of the client for accessing the remote server, a method of retrieving and transcoding a document requested by the client, the method comprising the steps of:receiving, at the proxying server, a request for the document from the client, wherein the document resides at the remote server; retrieving the document, the document including data for causing the client to generate a display of the document; transcoding, at the proxying server, at least a portion of the document in order to perform at least one function selected from the following functions: matching decompression requirements at the client; converting the document into a format compatible for the client; reducing latency experienced by the client; and altering the document to fit into smaller memory space; and transmitting the document to the client.