System and method for an electronic mail attachment proxy
US8260861B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described is a system and method for receiving an electronic mail including an attachment file and separating the attachment file from the electronic mail. The attachment is then sent to a remote source and the attachment file is replaced with a substitute file including identifying data for retrieving the attachment file from the remote source. The electronic mail with the substitute file is then forwarded to a receiver.
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