Electronic mail distribution system for integrated electronic communications
CA 2293301 C · Owner: Bard, Robin R. · Inventors: Wright, Randall S.; Finney, Michael S.; Snider, Michael L.
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A system is disclosed for integrated electronic mail voice mail, and fax mail , messaging. A common message format is defined for use by an electronic mail service (10) and a telecommunications service (12) so electronic mail messages that may include voice and fax mail attachments may be exchanged between the services. Message senders (18) and receivers (22) may choose from a variety of filter and forward options that allow them to manage their communications and specify a preference for receiving messages (16) at the electronic mail or telecommunications service. Forwarding and conversion of messages is performed automatically. The options are used to define a set of rules to be …
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- Filed June 17, 1998 and granted March 18, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 17, 2018.
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