Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmitted is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images...http://www.google.de/patents/US5764235?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5764235 - Computer implemented method and system for transmitting graphical images from server to client at user selectable resolution 
