System and method for synchronizing databases

A method for synchronizing information shared by a subsystem within a mobile platform and a subsystem remote from the mobile platform, the method comprising:

• designating one of the subsystems as a first system having a first database;
• designating one of the subsystems as a second system having a second database;
• using the first subsystem to generate and transmit a message payload list that includes a synchronization point and at least one record, with said one record including a unique identification code;
• using said second subsystem to receive said message payload list and to update said second database using said one record;
• and
• using said second subsystem to notify said first subsystem of all records stored in said database that have been created since a previously defined synchronization point between said first and second subsystems.

A system for synchronizing information shared between a mobile platform and a facility remote from the mobile platform, the system comprising:

• a first subsystem located on-board the mobile platform and having a first database;
• a second subsystem located at the facility remote from the mobile platform, the second subsystem having a second database;
• the first subsystem adapted to generate and transmit a synchronization request to said second subsystem, said synchronization request including a synchronization point to be used as a reference for future synchronization operations between said subsystems;
• and
• said second subsystem adapted to receive said synchronization request and to check said second database for any records that have been created or modified since a previously performed synchronization operation, and to transmit information back to said first subsystem that includes information concerning said new or modified records.