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System and method for processing message attachments

US7376702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2002
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is described comprising: receiving an e-mail containing an original attachment at a data service, the e-mail addressed to a data processing device to which the data service is communicatively coupled, the data processing device having specified processing capabilities; converting the original attachment based on the specified processing capabilities to a format which the data processing device can process; receiving an e-mail response from the data processing device intended to include the original attachment; locating and reattaching the original attachment; and transmitting the e-mail message with the original attachment to its destination.

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