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Efficient use of resources in message classification

  • US 8,296,382 B2
  • Filed: 04/05/2011
  • Issued: 10/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for routing a message through a plurality of test methods, the system comprising:

  • memory storing information regarding the user;

    a network interface for receiving a message via a communication network; and

    a processor for executing instructions stored in memory, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor classifies the message, wherein classification of the message comprises selecting a plurality of test methods to apply to the received message in a selected sequence, the selection of the sequence based on the stored information regarding the user and likelihood of distinguishing between spam and non-spam.

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