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Method and system for message delivery using a secure device and simple output without the use of a personal computer

US8832316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2005
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/306
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Communication systems and methods for enhancing communications between users featuring a central service which formats messages into a printer-friendly format. The format of the delivered message is based on preference settings established by the recipient or an authorized agent of the recipient. The messages are delivered to a device, such as a printer. Messages can be sent to the service in any format and can include text, photographs, URLs, and/or a variety of file types. The messages are then parsed by the service and formatted for delivery to the device.

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