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Method and system for publishing an electronic file attached to an electronic mail message

  • US 6,651,087 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/1999
  • Issued: 11/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer-implemented method for communicating content intended for delivery to a recipient of an electronic mail message, comprising:

  • receiving the electronic mail message having an attached electronic file, the attached electronic file comprising instructions for displaying an instruction message and displaying the content;

    responsive to a selection of the electronic mail message, presenting the electronic mail message and an attachment indicator to the recipient;

    responsive to a selection of the attachment indicator, executing the instructions of the attached electronic file so that the instruction message is displayed and a launch control is displayed; and

    responsive to a selection of the launch control, accessing a remote server that hosts the content and displaying the content to the recipient.

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