METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE DATA SEARCHING

摘要

A method and apparatus for remote searching of data stored on a device is provided, the device in communication with a server for tracking data associated with the device and data associated with another device synchronizable with the device. At the server, there is maintained: an index of data stored at the device, the index for distinguishing the data stored at the device from data stored at the synchronizable device; and a searchable copy of data stored on the device, cross-referenced to the index, the searchable copy searchable using search parameter data received from the device. The search parameter data is received from the device at the server, and the searchable copy is searched , using the search parameter data, to produce search results. The searching excludes the data stored at the synchronizable device and not at the device. The search results are transmitted to the device.