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Application program interface for message routing and management system

US7353256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2025

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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