A distributed (e.g., client/server) computing environment is described which implements protocol methodology improving the streaming of objects, such as for distributed applications. In particular, the methodology facilitates streaming of objects (e.g., Java objects) stored and managed remotely (e.g.,...http://www.google.com.hk/patents/US6438559?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US6438559 - System and method for improved serialization of Java objects