Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer conferencing – Demand based messaging
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Wiley, David (Department: 2143)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer conferencing
Demand based messaging
C709S203000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10980122
ABSTRACT:
Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for automatically disabling disposable e-mail addresses based on user actions. A method embodiment for disabling disposable e-mail addresses comprises: receiving (205) at a disposable e-mail address server (DEA server) (330) an e-mail directed to the DEA server (330) via a disposable e-mail address, wherein the disposable e-mail address is associated with an un-aliased e-mail address; adding (220) tracking information to the e-mail; directing the e-mail to a e-mail client; classifying (245) the e-mail as unsolicited e-mail; ascertaining (260) creation data associated with the disposable e-mail address; conveying the creation data for subsequent interpretation; seeking (270) authorization to disable the e-mail address; and upon gaining authorization, directing (275) the DEA server (330) to disable the disposable e-mail address.
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Dennison J Brett
Fenwick & West LLP
Symantec Corporation
Wiley David
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