Method to import/export or detach/attach a file to/from a remote mail server
US7133897B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/222
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for importing/attaching or exporting/detaching a file during a given e-mail operation. From a user's perspective, the method begins when the user elects to perform the import/attach or export/detach function with respect to a given file. If the file resides locally, the operation proceeds as usual by carrying out the function as if the file is on the local system and resides in a known place. If, however, the file does not reside locally, a panel or other user interface is displayed. Using this panel, the user may then attempt to log into a remote system on which the file is supported. Thus, for example, the user interface may require the user to enter a userid, password, hostname, or some combination thereof. If the user login is successful, the routine gets or puts the file (e.g., using an FTP operation) as required, preferably as a background process. Upon completion of the file transfer, the routine then automatically completes the import/attach or export/detach function as if the file is on the local system and resides in the known location.
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