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Method and system for distribution of fax transmissions of an organization

US11509796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2021
Grant dateNov 22, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/3211
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are described for receiving and distributing incoming fax transmissions. In one embodiment, an electronic device receives, over a computer network, an electronic message that includes an electronic document and a fax telephone number of an organization of a plurality of organizations, wherein the fax telephone number is) permanently associated with the organization and 2) uniquely identifies the organization from other organizations in the plurality of other organizations. The device determines a destination address of the organization based on the fax telephone number and transmits the electronic document and the fax telephone number to the destination address.

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