Querying database clients utilizing email messages
US9406047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/046
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for accessing a database utilizing an email service adapter utilizing a computer are presented including: causing the computer to receive an email message from a user at an email server, the email server configured to respond to the email service adapter; processing the email message by the email service adapter, where the email message includes at least a database query; processing the database query with the database; and returning a result email message to the user via the email server, the result email message including at least a database response. In some embodiments, methods further include: when the email message is received by the email server, determining whether the email message is intended for accessing the database; if the email message is not intended for accessing the database, and processing the email message by the email server.
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