Using distinguishing properties to classify messages
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1. A method for classifying a message comprising:
- receiving the message;
identifying in the message a distinguishing property;
generating a signature using the distinguishing property; and
comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for classifying a message. The method includes receiving the message, identifying in the message a distinguishing property; generating a signature using the distinguishing property; and comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
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28 Claims
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1. A method for classifying a message comprising:
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receiving the message;
identifying in the message a distinguishing property;
generating a signature using the distinguishing property; and
comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A computer program product for classifying a message, the computer program product being embodied in a computer readable medium and comprising computer instructions for:
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receiving the message;
identifying in the message an distinguishing property;
generating a signature using the distinguishing property; and
comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
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27. A system for classifying a message comprising:
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an interface configured to receive a message; and
a processor configured to;
identify in the message a distinguishing property;
generate a signature using the distinguishing property; and
compare the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
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28. A method for classifying a message comprising:
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receiving the message;
receiving a classification of the message;
identifying in the message a distinguishing property;
generating a signature using the distinguishing property;
submitting the signature to a database.
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