Method, system, and apparatus for selective automated electronic mail replies
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1. A method of communicating over a communications network comprising the steps of:
- defining a list specifying at least one electronic message source to which automated reply electronic messages are allowed;
receiving an electronic message from a source;
comparing the source of the received electronic message with the source in the list; and
sending an automated reply electronic message to the source of the received electronic message if the source matches the source on the list.
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Abstract
A method of communicating over a communications network can include the steps of defining a list specifying at least one electronic message source to which automated reply electronic messages are allowed and receiving an electronic message from a source. The source of the received electronic message can be compared with the source on the list and an automated reply electronic message can be sent to the source of the received electronic message if the source matches the source on the list.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of communicating over a communications network comprising the steps of:
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defining a list specifying at least one electronic message source to which automated reply electronic messages are allowed;
receiving an electronic message from a source;
comparing the source of the received electronic message with the source in the list; and
sending an automated reply electronic message to the source of the received electronic message if the source matches the source on the list. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A machine readable storage, having stored thereon a computer program having a plurality of code sections executable by a machine for causing the machine to perform the steps of:
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defining a list specifying at least one electronic message source to which automated reply electronic messages are allowed;
receiving an electronic message from a source;
comparing the source of the received electronic message with the source in the list; and
sending an automated reply electronic message to the source of the received electronic message if the source matches the source on the list. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for communicating over a communications network comprising:
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means for defining a list specifying at least one electronic message source to which automated reply electronic messages are allowed;
means for receiving an electronic message from a source;
means for comparing the source of the received electronic message with the source in the list; and
means for sending an automated reply electronic message to the source of the received electronic message if the source matches the source on the list. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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- 17. An electronic communication system configured to selectively provide automated reply electronic messages in response to received electronic messages, wherein said electronic communication system only sends automated reply electronic messages to sources of the received electronic messages that match a list specifying approved electronic message sources.
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