| 摘要 |
<p>Embodiments of the invention are concerned with retrieval of data by a wireless device from an electronic mail account server, the electronic mail account server being arranged to receive electronic mail data on behalf of the wireless device. A method according to an embodiment of the invention comprises the steps of:
receiving data indicative of an idle time at the electronic mail account server over the Internet, said data enabling the electronic mail account server to determine a timeout period for the wireless device;
determining the timeout period for the device on the basis of said idle time;
responsive to a request for electronic mail data from said wireless device, configuring a timer at the electronic mail account server based on the determined timeout period; and
in the event that electronic mail data have not been received at the electronic mail account server at the expiry of the timer, transmitting a response message to the wireless device,
wherein said response causes the wireless device to submit a further request to the electronic mail account server for said electronic mail data</p> |
