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Method and system for message pacing

  • US 8,805,945 B2
  • Filed: 01/18/2013
  • Issued: 08/12/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for managing messages comprising the steps of:

  • receiving over a network, at a pacing system comprising a processor and a data storage system having a set of computer instructions executable by the processor, an indication of a first message intended for a recipient;

    sending the first message to the recipient via e-mail to an e-mail address;

    receiving over the network, by the pacing system, an indication of a second message intended for the recipient, wherein the indication of the second message is received after the first message is sent to the recipient;

    determining according to a pacing algorithm, by the pacing system, a separation between sending the first message and sending the second message to the recipient, the pacing algorithm considering a characteristic of the second message; and

    sending the second message to the recipient via email to the e-mail address.

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