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System and method for providing a proxy identifier in an on-line directory

  • US 6,230,188 B1
  • Filed: 12/08/1998
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for retrieving listings from a database, the method comprising:

  • (a) obtaining a request for a party'"'"'s email address;

    (b) determining whether a record is present in the database that corresponds with the request; and

    (c) if a record is present that corresponds to the request, then automatically displaying a selectable proxy address in lieu of the party'"'"'s actual email address;

    the proxy address being displayed without requiring participation by the party and without determining whether the party prefers to have a proxy email address displayed;

    wherein the proxy email address includes a selectable portion that enables a sender to send an email message to the party without knowing the party'"'"'s actual email address.

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