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Schedulable e-mail filters

US8176136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2011
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/107
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An e-mail filter may be associated with a schedule defining a recurrent active time period. As such, some e-mail filters may be active at specific times of day and on specific days of the week and inactive the rest of the time. Before applying any filters, the current time is determined and it is determined which filters are active. The determination of which filters are active is based on the current time being within the active time period.

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