Electronic mail interface for a network server

Details Electronic mail interface for a network server Electronic mail interface for a network server

1995-06-21

1998-10-20

Black, Thomas G.

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

707 2, 707 3, 707 5, 707 7, 707 9, 707104, 707500, 707526, 39520001, 39520003, 3952008, 39520011, 395292, 395500, G06F 1730

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058262695

ABSTRACT:
A networked system for processing queries for a server in a distributed processing environment is provided. The system includes a plurality of clients disposed for communication with a database server through an electronic mail system. The server includes an electronic mail interface for receiving queries submitted by the clients, and transmitting the corresponding response. A processor is also provided for processing the queries submitted from the clients, and submitting the queries on to the scheduler. The processor operates to provide bi-directional communication between the mail interface and the scheduler. In addition, the processor retrieves mail messages from the mail interface, translates them into a format recognized by the server, receives query results from the server, and returns the results with the appropriate user identification to the mail interface. A scheduler, provided in connection with the server, provides automated scheduled execution of the mail processor in accordance with a set of programmed tasks.

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