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System and method for sending data indirectly to a recipient using another device

  • US 9,094,358 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2010
  • Issued: 07/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing data, the method comprising an originating device:

  • obtaining a first identifier identifying a first recipient device which can be communicated with directly over a network using the first identifier for providing the data thereto;

    obtaining a second identifier identifying a second recipient device such that an associated address can be found to enable the second recipient device to be communicated with directly over the network for providing the data thereto;

    sending the data and the second identifier to the first recipient device over the network via an intermediary server using the first identifier to enable the intermediary server to determine at least the second identifier and store a list comprising at least the second identifier, and to enable the first recipient device to determine the associated address from the second identifier and provide the data to the second recipient device using the associated address; and

    receiving an update from the intermediary server indicative of receipt of the data by the second recipient device.

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