Abstract: A system for managing electronic messages is disclosed. Recipients of electronic messages may define a set of rules for accepting incoming messages. These rules are applied by a message distributor at substantially the initial point of distribution so that delays in routing messages are reduced. Additionally, network traffic may be reduced because message routing is more direct.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 26, 2002
Assignee:
Cranberry Properties LLC
Inventors:
Michael S. Finney, Michael L. Snider, Randall S. Wright, James W. Paynter, Robin R. Bard
Abstract: A system for managing electronic messages is disclosed. Recipients of electronic messages may define a set of rules for accepting incoming messages. These rules are applied by a message distributor at substantially the initial point of distribution so that delays in routing messages are reduced. Additionally, network traffic may be reduced because message routing is more direct.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 1997
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2001
Assignee:
Cranberry Properties LLC
Inventors:
Michael S. Finney, Michael L. Snider, Randall S. Wright, James W. Paynter, Robin R. Bard