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Device, system, and method for capturing email borne viruses

US7117527B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2000
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/145
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device, system, and method for capturing email borne viruses are disclosed. In one form an input device such as a keyboard, coupled to a system includes an email function button and a identification key uniquely identifying the keyboard. The keyboard's identification key may be used with a system's email software program to authenticate the origin of initiation of an email communication.

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