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Fax overflow loopback prevention

  • US 6,088,126 A
  • Filed: 11/27/1996
  • Issued: 07/11/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for preventing a facsimile server from looping back on itself when placing a call to a fax device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting facsimile server identification information during fax transmission setup when placing a call to said fax device, said facsimile server identification information identifying an application of said facsimile server;

    receiving source identification information, said source identification information identifying the source of a call, when answering a call;

    analyzing the received source identification information to determine whether the source identification information matches the facsimile server identification information transmitted by said facsimile server when said facsimile server places a call; and

    terminating the call if the both of the following occur;

    the received source identification information matches the facsiile server identification information; and

    the identified application has been predefined to require termination of the call.

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