Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer conferencing – Demand based messaging
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Maung, Zarni (Department: 2153)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer conferencing
Demand based messaging
C709S217000, C709S207000, C709S203000, C709S218000, C358S402000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06857007
ABSTRACT:
A bifurcated interface is disclosed, including apparatus and methods/processes, for integrated use in a fax-to-email system, and further comprises the further disclosed is an enhanced communication system, including apparatus and methods, which results from the integration in the fax-to-email system of the bifurcated interface. The bifurcated interface provides an alternative or additional method for command entry to the interface of a fax-to-email system through a remote, commercially available, personal digital assistant or like device (“PDA”) modified by software to perform functions of the present invention. The interface of the enhanced communication system is bifurcated having a portable traveler portion, embodied by the programmed PDA, and a host portion in a more permanent connection with the fax function of the fax-to-email system.
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Bloomfield Enterprises, LLC
Maung Zarni
Parton Kevin
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC
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