Digital Message Processing System
First Claim
1. A system for processing configuration data utilizable in operating a remote device, comprising:
- at least one server system including at least a memory device for storing configuration data;
at least one device designed to operate using said configuration data;
a user interface coupled to said at least one server system via a network wherein said user interface is configured to allow user updates to said configuration data and provide said configuration data to said at least one server system;
said at least one server system coupled to said at least one device via a network, wherein said at least one server system is configured to relay said configuration data to said at least one device in response to a triggering event.
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Abstract
The invention comprises a wireless apparatus and system for automatic processing of digital “messages” to a remote system at a predefined destination address. Initial transmission occurs via a wireless network, and the apparatus process allows the simultaneous capture of new messages while transmissions are occurring. The destination address may correspond to an e-mail account, or may correspond to a remote server from which the message can be efficiently processed and/or further distributed. In the latter case, data packaged with the digital message is used to control processing of the message at the server, based on a combination of pre-defined system and user options. Secured Internet access to the server allows flexible user access to system parameters for configuration of message handling and distribution options, including the option to build named distribution lists that are downloaded to the wireless apparatus. For example, configuration data specified on the server may be downloaded to the wireless apparatus to allow users to quickly specify storage and distribution options for each message, such as archival for later retrieval, forwarding to recipients in a distribution list group, and/or immediate presentation to a monitoring station for analysis and follow-up. The apparatus and system is designed to provide quick and simple digital message capture and delivery for business and personal use.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for processing configuration data utilizable in operating a remote device, comprising:
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at least one server system including at least a memory device for storing configuration data;
at least one device designed to operate using said configuration data;
a user interface coupled to said at least one server system via a network wherein said user interface is configured to allow user updates to said configuration data and provide said configuration data to said at least one server system;
said at least one server system coupled to said at least one device via a network, wherein said at least one server system is configured to relay said configuration data to said at least one device in response to a triggering event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. Digital message processing system comprising:
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at least one wireless digital apparatus, wherein each said apparatus includes a processor, a memory, and a destination address and one or more previously defined recipient codes stored in said memory, a user interface connected to said processor for at least displaying one or more said recipient codes and receiving signals indicating user selection of a displayed recipient code, a digital recorder connected to said processor for capturing one or more digital records in response to signals from said user interface, a RF communications device connected to said processor, and processor control means, responsive to signals received from said user interface, for transmitting a message, including at least one said selected recipient code and one said digital record, to said destination address via said RF communications device; and
a server associated with said destination address and responsive to messages received at said destination address from each said wireless digital apparatus;
a database storing account configuration data including recipient code data;
a server communication device; and
server control means for parsing said recipient code from each said message, retrieving from said database account configuration data that is associated with said recipient code, and processing each said message according to said account configuration data. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A server method for processing data collected from a remote location, said method comprising:
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recording configuration data indicating an identity of a subscriber, and identifiers of one or more remote devices associated with the subscriber, and subscriber preferences for processing data received from each of said remote devices;
receiving a message including at least captured data collected at a remote location by a remote device with at least one data recording device coupled thereto; and
processing the captured data based on the configuration data previously associated with the remote devices. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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