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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 dateNov 6, 1995
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 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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