File transfer using facsimile modem

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A method is provided for transmitting and/or receiving files via a facsimile machine or computer fax modem. Electronic binary files residing on a computer for example, executable files, word processing files database files and other types of files are converted to a machine readable binary bitmap in the form of a black and white bar code. Preferably the converted file is encrypted before being transmitted and printed. A receiving computer fax modem or facsimile machine can then print the file for later retransmission or storage or a, computer fax modem can reconstruct the file so that it can be used and/or executed after being received.