Abstract text

A communication system includes a wireless communication device that is adapted to send and receive data associated with at least one application. A computer server is in communication with the wireless communication device. The computer server is adapted to determine a new set of data requested by the wireless communication device and to compare the new set of data to a previously transmitted set of data. A reduced set of data is generated. The reduced set of data comprises at least a portion of the new set of data not previously transmitted. The reduced set of data is transmitted to the wireless communication device. A method of generating a reduced or sparse data object is also disclosed.