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Method and apparatus for message management

  • US 6,055,240 A
  • Filed: 06/12/1997
  • Issued: 04/25/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of message management in a communications network comprising a plurality of automated agents arranged to negotiate with one another, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (i) storing information comprising information about the communications network and user preference for message formats;

    (ii) storing at least one user message in one of a first plurality of formats, said message being required to be sent using the communications network;

    (iii) negotiating, using one of said automated agents with one or more other of said automated agents; and

    (iv) using said one automated agent, determining on the basis of said negotiation and said information which of a second plurality of formats to send the user message in.

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