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Electronic communication delivery confirmation and verification system

  • US 6,618,747 B1
  • Filed: 11/23/1999
  • Issued: 09/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/25/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for verifying receipt by an intended recipient of an electronic communication generated by a sender comprising the following steps:

  • a) sending an electronic communication comprising a data-string having an electronic address for the intended recipient;

    b) posting said data-string having said electronic address to a unique call address;

    c) providing the intended recipient with said unique call address at said electronic address;

    d) receiving at said call address a request, having said electronic address for the intended recipient therewith, to access said data string;

    e) comparing said electronic address in said request with said electronic address provided in said data-string and proceeding with accessing said data string when said electronic address in said request matches said electronic address in said data-string;

    f) sending an electronic notification consisting of data, said data comprising said call address and said electronic address of the intended recipient to the sender when said electronic communication is accessed by the intended recipient.

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