Priority email alert system
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1. A method of processing priority messages comprising the steps of:
- receiving an email in a computer;
identifying the email as a priority email;
transmitting via a first radio frequency interface connected to the computer;
receiving the email in an alerting device including a second radio frequency interface for receiving the email; and
alerting an end user in response to receiving the email in the alerting device.
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Abstract
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method and apparatus for providing a priority email alert is presented. Email is received in a mail server. Using a priority method, the email is identified as a priority email. The email is then forwarded using a telephone line or a radio frequency interface to an end user. Using the radio frequency interface the email is forwarded to a television or a portable wireless device. The television and/or portable wireless device is then operated to generate a visual or audible alert. The alert notifies the end user that a priority email is available for viewing.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of processing priority messages comprising the steps of:
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receiving an email in a computer;
identifying the email as a priority email;
transmitting via a first radio frequency interface connected to the computer;
receiving the email in an alerting device including a second radio frequency interface for receiving the email; and
alerting an end user in response to receiving the email in the alerting device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of email alerting, comprising the steps of:
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receiving an email;
identifying the email as a priority email;
identifying forwarding information by referencing a forwarding database; and
forwarding the email to the to an end user in response to identifying the forwarding information, the email causing a device to alert an end user. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of email alerting comprising the steps of:
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receiving a priority email through a radio frequency connection to a computer, the priority email generated by the computer configured to generate the priority email at a future time; and
alerting an end user in response to receiving the priority email.
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