Email distribution system and method
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1. A method for processing electronic mail messages, the method comprising:
- accepting an electronic mail message, the electronic mail message including a file attachment;
removing the file attachment from the electronic mail message;
storing the file attachment in an attachment location; and
inserting a hyperlink in the message, the hyperlink associated with the attachment location, and configured to cause the submission of validation information to a server storing the attachment.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems, methods, and computer readable media for processing electronic mail attachments. Embodiments of the present invention intercept electronic mail messages containing attachments, and transmit the attachments to a file server. A message parser removes the file attachments from the messages and inserts hypertext links or executables directing the recipient to the copy of the attachment stored on the file server.
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1. A method for processing electronic mail messages, the method comprising:
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accepting an electronic mail message, the electronic mail message including a file attachment;
removing the file attachment from the electronic mail message;
storing the file attachment in an attachment location; and
inserting a hyperlink in the message, the hyperlink associated with the attachment location, and configured to cause the submission of validation information to a server storing the attachment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for processing electronic mail messages, the method comprising:
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accepting an electronic mail message, the electronic mail message including a file attachment;
determining whether to remove the file attachment;
in response to a positive determination, storing the file attachment in an attachment location; and
inserting in the message, an executable configured to retrieve the attachment from the attachment location. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer program product, stored on a computer readable medium, and including computer executable instructions for controlling a processor to process electronic mail messages, the instructions comprising computer code for:
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accepting an electronic mail message, the electronic mail message including a file attachment;
determining whether to remove the file attachment according to previously determined criteria; and
in response to a positive determination, storing the file attachment in an attachment location. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for processing electronic mail messages, the system comprising:
- a message parser configured to;
accept an electronic mail message, the electronic mail message including a file attachment;
determine whether to remove the file attachment;
in response to a positive determination, store the file attachment in an attachment location; and
insert an attachment reference associated with the attachment location and configured to cause the submission of validation information to a server storing the attachment location; and
a attachment reference module configured to manage the generation of the hyperlink. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
- a message parser configured to;
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