Method and system for remotely managing electronic mail attachments
US6256666A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device having a low-capability display, such as a mobile phone, may be used to direct a software agent to process and deliver large or complex documents embedded inside an electronic mail document. A user can delete attachments from server memory and remotely invoke a viewing application, control its behavior, and direct its output. For example, a user can direct the output to a local printer, initiate its transmission by fax, or initiate a screen reader program to deliver the message over a voice telephone call.
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