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Event notification system

US6617969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/107
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sending a notification message in accordance with a set of notification preferences. The notification message is sent upon the detection of an event or satisfaction of a condition with respect to a detected event. The set of notification preferences may indicate a desired notification medium via which the notification message is to be sent, a notification addressee to which the notification message is to be sent, and/or a notification timing preference indicating a date and/or time during which the notification is to be sent (or received).

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