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Method of remotely monitoring an internet web site

  • US 6,854,074 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2000
  • Issued: 02/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of identifying at least one appropriate electronic mail address to which a notification is sent upon an occurrence of an error in a site located on a global communications network, wherein said site is being monitored for the occurrence of errors, comprising the steps of:

  • (A) extracting at least one electronic mail address from said site;

    (B) assigning each said electronic mail address one or more categories;

    (C) assigning each said electronic mail address a priority; and

    (D) identifying, based upon said priority, the at least one appropriate electronic mail address to which said electronic notification is sent upon said occurrence of said error in said site;

    wherein said notification is at least initially performed without the advance permission of a representative of a proprietor of the site and wherein a fee is not charged for said monitoring, and wherein said assignment of priority step comprises;

    (E) assigning a weight to each said category assigned to said electronic mail address; and

    (F) assigning said priority based on said weights.

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