Method of uploading a message containing a file reference to a server and downloading a file from the server using the file reference
US5923846A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for posting and downloading messages and files from a bulletin board system is described. The system allows a user to retrieve a message from a bulletin board system and then selectively download files which are represented within the message as objects, which may be visually presented to a user as icons.
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