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System and method for transmission of communication signals through different media
Assignee: NOVO TRANSFORMA TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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Filing: 1996-08-09
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Granted: 1998-10-20
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Expires: 2016-08-09
Abstract
Abstract An end-to-end ubiquitous payload delivery system and method transfers a payload using multiple communication method following rules established by a sender. The payload transfer is attempted using a preferred media until the parameters of the transfer are exceeded (i.e., a certain number of attempts in a given duration of time), after which one or more alternative media are used until the payload transfer is completed. Prior to the completion of the transfer, the sender has the capability of querying the payload delivery system to determine the status of the payload. Upon completion of the delivery, the sender receives notification.
Inventors
- 👤 Nandakishore A. Albal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:13
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L51/00; H04L51/06; H04L51/066; G; G07; G07B; G07B17/00; G07B17/00016; G07B17/0008; H04L51/21; H04L51/23; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/50; H04M3/53; H04M3/5307; G07B17/00024; G07B2017/00072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A payload delivery system for providing guaranteed end-to-end delivery of a payload from a sender to a recipient, said payload being delivered via one or more communication networks, said system comprising: means for generating a payload in a first media; means for defining payload delivery parameters by said sender; means for converting said payload to an alternative media at different locations as necessary for completion of delivery over one of said communication networks; and means for automatically notifying said sender upon receipt of said payload by said recipient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A payload delivery system for providing guaranteed end-to-end delivery of a payload from a sender to a recipient, said payload being delivered via one or more communication networks, said system comprising: means for generating a payload in a first media; means for defining payload delivery parameters by said sender; means for converting said payload to an alternative media at different locations as necessary for completion of delivery over one of said communication networks; and means for automatically notifying said sender upon receipt of said payload by said recipient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, further comprising second means for converting said payload to said alternative media, said second means for conversion being remotely located with respect to said first means for conversion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, further comprising means for administering media conversion from said first media to said alternative media for completion of delivery of said payload to said recipient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload delivery parameters include a number of delivery retries before said media conversion to said alternative media.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload includes an e-mail message.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload includes a fax.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload includes an audio file.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload includes a video file.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload includes a paging message.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload includes a sealed security letter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said one of said communication networks is a local area network.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said one of said communication networks is regional network.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said one of said communication networks is an international network.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said one of said communication networks is an Internet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said one of said communication networks is a Information Superhighway.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said one of said communication networks is a paging network.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, further including at least one value-added service.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload delivery system is located at a workstation of said sender.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload delivery system is located in a local area network.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload delivery system is located in a wide area network.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload delivery system is located at more than one location.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
50 words
The payload delivery system of claim 1, wherein said payload comprises more than one portion with at least two said portions in a different media, and wherein said means for converting said payload is configured to convert respective said portions of said payload into different media independent of one another.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
78 words
A payload delivery method for providing guaranteed end-to-end delivery of a payload from a sender to a recipient, said payload being delivered via one or more communication networks, comprising the steps of: generating a payload in a first media; defining payload delivery parameters by said sender; converting said payload to an alternative media at different locations as necessary for completion of delivery of said payload; and automatically nosing said sender upon receipt of said payload by said recipient.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
78 words
A payload delivery method for providing guaranteed end-to-end delivery of a payload from a sender to a recipient, said payload being delivered via one or more communication networks, comprising the steps of: generating a payload in a first media; defining payload delivery parameters by said sender; converting said payload to an alternative media at different locations as necessary for completion of delivery of said payload; and automatically nosing said sender upon receipt of said payload by said recipient.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 23, further comprising the step of administering media conversion from said first media to said alternative media for completion of delivery of said payload to said recipient.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the step of defining payload delivery parameters comprising the step of defining a number of delivery retries before a media conversion to said alternative media.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the step of converting said payload to said alternative media comprises the step of converting said payload from said first media into an e-mail.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the step of converting said payload to said alternative media comprising the step of converting said payload from said first media into a fax.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the step of converting said payload to said alternative media comprising the step of converting said payload from said first media into a sealed security letter.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 23, further including the step of performing a value added service.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the step of converting said payload to alternative media results in a notification to said sender of said conversion.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 23, wherein an unsuccessful delivery results in a notification to said sender.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
23 words
The method of clam 23, wherein said step of notifying said sender includes requesting said sender to send new instructions on delivery methods.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
23 words
The method of clam 23, wherein said step of notifying said sender includes requesting said sender to send new instructions on delivery methods.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the sender queries an input manager on a status of said payload delivery.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said payload comprises more than one portion with at least two said portions in a different media, and wherein said step of converting said payload includes converting said portions of said payload independent of one another.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said payload delivery parameters includes an ability to group a plurality of recipients of said payload for delivery.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
78 words
A payload delivery method for providing guaranteed end-to-end delivery of a payload from a sender to a recipient, said payload being delivered via one or more communication networks, comprising the steps of: generating a payload in a first media; defining payload delivery parameters by said sender; converting a portion of said payload to an alternative media as necessary for completion of delivery of said payload; and automatically notching said sender upon receipt of said payload by said recipient.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
78 words
A payload delivery method for providing guaranteed end-to-end delivery of a payload from a sender to a recipient, said payload being delivered via one or more communication networks, comprising the steps of: generating a payload in a first media; defining payload delivery parameters by said sender; converting a portion of said payload to an alternative media as necessary for completion of delivery of said payload; and automatically notching said sender upon receipt of said payload by said recipient.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 36, further comprising the step of administering media conversion from said first media to said alternative media for completion of delivery of said payload to said recipient.
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