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System and method for distributing messages

  • US 6,557,029 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/1999
  • Issued: 04/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for distributing information and messages from a remote locale to one or more end-users, said method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting messages said messages consisting of digital signals further comprising mail based system protocols from said remote locale to a network system server, wherein said server maintains databases for storing messages and lists of subscribing end-users;

    further said messages consisting of digital signals further comprising packet architecture with data elements comprising modified tag values;

    sorting and storing said incoming messages in categories and sub-categories within said server'"'"'s databases, and matching the contents of said categories and sub-categories with content-specific orders received from one or more end-user;

    delivering matched messages;

    using software comprising mail based system protocols further comprising instant messaging software for delivering images of said matched messages to at least one corresponding end-user'"'"'s web browser, wherein said delivery to end-user'"'"'s browser utilizes server push technology, and said end-user need not enter any further requests or commands in order to view said matched messages; and

    further managing said messages comprising steps of sorting, matching and transmitting to said end-user in real time said network server'"'"'s received messages.

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