Pulling information from information sources via refer requests

摘要

Methods, computer program products, information servers, information sources and a system are shown in the context of pulling information from information sources. At an information server, a refer request, which comprises an identifier of a refer-to entity to be referred to by a recipient of the refer request, is configured to trigger an information source to provide information upon reception of the refer request without referring to further information sources. The refer request is issued. At an information source, the refer request is received, and the refer request is checked to determine if information shall be provided by the information source in response to the refer request without referring to further information sources. The information is only provided if it is determined that the information shall be provided.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
configuring, at an information server, a refer request for requesting information, wherein the refer request comprises an identifier of a refer-to entity to be referred to by a recipient of said refer request and a pre-defined parameter set to a value that triggers the recipient to provide the information upon reception of said refer request without referring to external information sources, the recipient being a network entity different from the information server and the external information sources, and issuing, by the information server, said refer request to the recipient.