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Automated system and method for delivery of messages and processing of message responses

US7966373B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2002
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/224
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An automated system for delivery of messages to multiple recipients, and for processing of responses to the messages, includes a message client, message server, and system database. A message is created using a universal message form. The message content can be translated into multiple formats and sent to one or more different recipients using one or more different types of messaging devices, including pagers, telephones, fax machines, and e-mail readers. A recipient profile manager allows each recipient to select the messaging devices to be used for message delivery as well as preferred messaging schedules, priorities, and message security. Receipt of the messages by the recipients is verified, response requirements collected and consolidated from multiple sources and presented to the message originator in a structured format.

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