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System for efficient message distribution by succesively selecting and converting to an alternate distribution media indicated in a priority table upon preferred media failure

  • US 5,381,527 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1991
  • Issued: 01/10/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for the efficient distribution of messages within a system having a plurality of distribution channels, each of said distribution channels being characterized by at least one distribution media, said method comprising the steps of:

  • selecting a particular one elf said plurality of distribution channels in response to a user selection of a particular distribution media for a selected message;

    attempting transmission of said selected message via said particular one of said distribution channels utilizing said particular distribution media;

    in response to a failure of transmission of said selected message via said particular one of said distribution channels, determining if said user has designated at least one alternate distribution medium among said plurality of distribution media for said selected message in a priority table;

    in response to a determination that said user has designated said at least one alternate distribution medium for said selected message, automatically successively attempting conversion of said selected message to one of said alternate distribution media designated in the priority table and having a next highest priority;

    thereafter, attempting transmission of said selected message via a second one of said distribution channels characterized by said one of said alternate distribution media in response to a successful conversion of said selected message; and

    in response to said failure of transmission and a determination that said user has not designated an alternate distribution medium for said selected message;

    not attempting conversion of said selected message to an alternate one of said distribution media.

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