Method and apparatus for reducing redundant multiple recipient message handling in a message handling system
US6609156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/066
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved storage method that maximizes efficiency and removes redundancy for a computing system maintaining a message handle system (MHS). For example, a MHS that is in accordance with the X.400 message handle system (MHS) standard. The X.400 MHS processes messages on a recipient basis, that is, the message is processed once for each recipient listed on a message. Such processing is inefficient and redundant, placing a toll on overall system processing. Such inefficiencies are even more apparent in the case of multiple recipient messages that require translation. In such event the message is translated and routed for each of the recipients listed. The improved storage system and method alleviates this redundancy and inefficiency. In the event a multiple recipient message requiring translation is routed over a X.400 MHS, the components of the X.400 MHS cooperate such that the message is translated, transferred, and stored in the X.400 MHS component requiring translated messages. The X.400 MHS component subsequently creates a unique and persistent message identifier that is associated with the translated message and is communicated to cooperating MHS components. When another messa…
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