Patents Assigned to Infobeat, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for delivering and modifying information electronically
    Patent number: 5793497
    Abstract: An automated system of passively distributing personalized, unique information to users via electronic mail or facsimile. The system formats information into messages conforming to electronic mail protocols and transmits these messages to the user's electronic mailbox or reception system. The system also allows a user to automatically edit an underlying information database via electronic mail to modify services and further allows third parties to insert text messages into outbound message(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Infobeat, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Funk