PIMAP: Protocol Highlights Extension commands allowing clients to: Set notification mode (in-band, out-band) and device address – XSETPIMAPPREF/XGETPIMAPPREF Set view and notification filters - XFILTER Send out messages - XDELIVER Exchange compression capabilities Combine oft-used groups of commands into macros. Support for various bindings to underlying protocols, for instance: PIMAP over HTTPS [Mandatory] PIMAP over TCP. Any other network optimizations can be used Support for multiple notifications mechanisms: In-band notifications (e.g. within HTTP or TCP bindings). Out-band notifications (e.g. SMS, WAP Push, …). |