Message server and method for notification of a user about the delivery of an electronic message
US8111819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a message server for processing outgoing and incoming electronic messages is provided. The server includes a receiving facility, a transmission facility, an instruction, a checking facility, and a notification facility. The receiving facility receives the electronic messages, including a first electronic message and a second electronic message. The transmission facility sends the electronic messages including the first electronic message. The instruction is allocated to the first electronic message and includes information for sending a notification message. The checking facility checks the second electronic message to determine if the second electronic message is a reply message to the first electronic message. The notification facility sends the notification message in response to the receipt of the reply message.
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