System, apparatus and method for automatic address updating of outgoing and incoming user messages in a communications network
US6564264B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/23
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, apparatus and method automatically update address information of a user's outgoing and incoming messages to/from a communication network thereby relieving the user of the burden of manually entering address changes into a user address book. A plurality of users are coupled through terminals to a server in the communication network for exchanging telephone, CATV, Internet, intranet for messaging, facsimile, etc purposes. The server includes a message store; stored message profile; and is coupled to a change server linked to a network. The change server includes search rules and change options provided by the users in directing the change server in finding correct and alternative address information when erroneous or unknown information is detected in the outgoing and incoming messages. Each user address book includes a series of contacts for each user. Each contact is identified by an identification number, ID, including a name and address. The server detects message headers where a “Send To Address” is not in the address book. The change server is activated and accesses external databases for correct or alternative addresses in accordance with search rules pro…
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