Abstract: Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmitted is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images to be transmitted more efficiently than previously possible, thus saving precious network bandwidth and reducing transmission time. The invention is particularly suitable for network (intranet or Internet) implementations wherein graphical images often need transferred.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 31, 2002
Assignee:
Insight Development Corporation
Inventors:
William J. Hunt, Edward James Neil, Steven P. Haber, Russell D. Wood
Abstract: Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmitted is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images to be transmitted more efficiently than previously possible, thus saving precious network bandwidth and reducing transmission time. The invention is particularly suitable for network (intranet or Internet) implementations wherein graphical images often need to be transferred.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 25, 1996
Date of Patent:
June 9, 1998
Assignee:
Insight Development Corporation
Inventors:
William J. Hunt, Edward James Neil, Steven F. Haber, Russell D. Wood