Application program interface for message routing and management system
US6842772B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Transmission of messages composed on one or more input devices to a single or multiple recipients by means of one or plural communication modes is facilitated. Such communication modes may include conventional or wireless telephone, facsimile transmission, pager, e-mail, postal mail or courier. An application program interface (API) mediates between remote applications requesting messaging functions and a message server that actually implements these functions. The API is capable of processing high-volume requests for message routing, status information, and various other functions on an automated basis, enabling businesses to make routine use of these functions.
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