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System and method for verified delivery of e-mail messages

US8484294B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2001
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/23
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method delivers e-mail messages if it can validate the master name server, MX record, or both for the mail domain in the address of the message. Otherwise, the message may be sent by alternate means, such as a message printed and mailed.

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