Patent ID: 6934868
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method in a data processing system including a server computer system, which includes a server clock, coupled to a client computer system, which includes a display and a client clock, for generating and displaying, in said client computer system, a local server clock which is synchronized with said server clock utilizing said client clock, said method comprising the steps of: requesting data from said server computer system to be displayed on said client computer system's display; receiving said data from said server computer system by said client computer system; said client computer system determining a current time indicated by said server clock; said client computer system generating a local server clock; thereafter, updating said local server clock utilizing said client clock; displaying said data and said local server clock together on said display; establishing a refresh counter within said client computer system; upon said request of said data, resetting said refresh counter to zero; upon said receipt of said data in said client, incrementing said refresh counter; and displaying said refresh counter on said display along with said data.