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Electronic mail delivery system in wired or wireless communications system
Assignee: Mobeon AB
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Filing: 1997-07-23
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Granted: 2000-05-09
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Expires: 2017-07-23
Abstract
Abstract An electronic mail (E-mail) delivery system for delivering E-mail messages to and from a subscriber station in a wireless or wired communications system. The E-mail delivery system converts E-mail messages sent to the subscriber station from text to speech for delivery to the subscriber station. Furthermore, the E-mail delivery system converts E-mail messages sent by the subscriber station from speech to text for delivery to a remote destination.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:08
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L51/00; H04L51/06; H04L51/066; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/10; G06Q10/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A method for delivering an electronic mail (E-mail) message from a remote source to a subscriber station in a wireless communications system using a plurality of radio frequency (RF) channels, including control and voice RF channels, the method comprising the steps of: receiving said E-mail message from said remote source; storing said received E-mail message for retrieval by said subscriber station; sending from said system to said subscriber station over a control channel a signal indicating that said stored E-mail message is awaiting retrieval by said subscriber station; sending from said subscriber station to said system over said control channel a signal requesting that said waiting E-mail message be read to said subscriber station; retrieving said waiting E-mail message for delivery by said system to said subscriber station; converting said retrieved E-mail message into a speech message; assigning a voice channel to said subscriber station: and sending said speech message from said system to said subscriber station over said assigned voice channel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A method for delivering an electronic mail (E-mail) message from a remote source to a subscriber station in a wireless communications system using a plurality of radio frequency (RF) channels, including control and voice RF channels, the method comprising the steps of: receiving said E-mail message from said remote source; storing said received E-mail message for retrieval by said subscriber station; sending from said system to said subscriber station over a control channel a signal indicating that said stored E-mail message is awaiting retrieval by said subscriber station; sending from said subscriber station to said system over said control channel a signal requesting that said waiting E-mail message be read to said subscriber station; retrieving said waiting E-mail message for delivery by said system to said subscriber station; converting said retrieved E-mail message into a speech message; assigning a voice channel to said subscriber station: and sending said speech message from said system to said subscriber station over said assigned voice channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said subscriber station is a mobile station and said message waiting signal is sent on an analog or a digital control channel in said system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said speech message is sent on an analog or digital voice channel in said system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said E-mail message is stored at an E-mail server which can be accessed by said system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said remote source is a personal computer connected to the Internet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: inputting an E-mail message into said subscriber station as a speech message; sending said input speech message from said subscriber station to said system over a voice channel; converting said input speech message into a text message at said system; and sending said text message from said system to a remote destination.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said subscriber station comprises a mobile station and said input speech message is sent over an analog or a digital voice channel in said system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said remote destination is a personal computer connected to the Internet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
158 words
An electronic mail (E-mail) delivery system for delivering E-mail messages to a subscriber station operating on a plurality of radio frequency (RF) channels, including control and voice RF channels, the system comprising: means for receiving an E-mail message addressed to said subscriber station; means for storing said received E-mail message for retrieval by said subscriber station; means for sending to said subscriber station over a control channel a signal indicating that said stored E-mail message is awaiting retrieval by said subscriber station; means for retrieving said waiting E-mail message for delivery to said subscriber station in response to a signal received from said subscriber station over said control channel requesting that said waiting E-mail message be read to said subscriber station; means for converting said retrieved E-mail message into a speech message; means for assigning a voice channel to said subscriber station; and means for sending said speech message to said subscriber station over said assigned voice channel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
158 words
An electronic mail (E-mail) delivery system for delivering E-mail messages to a subscriber station operating on a plurality of radio frequency (RF) channels, including control and voice RF channels, the system comprising: means for receiving an E-mail message addressed to said subscriber station; means for storing said received E-mail message for retrieval by said subscriber station; means for sending to said subscriber station over a control channel a signal indicating that said stored E-mail message is awaiting retrieval by said subscriber station; means for retrieving said waiting E-mail message for delivery to said subscriber station in response to a signal received from said subscriber station over said control channel requesting that said waiting E-mail message be read to said subscriber station; means for converting said retrieved E-mail message into a speech message; means for assigning a voice channel to said subscriber station; and means for sending said speech message to said subscriber station over said assigned voice channel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said subscriber station comprises a mobile station and said message waiting signal is sent on an analog or a digital control channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said speech message is sent on an analog or a digital voice channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said storing means comprises an E-mail server.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
77 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said subscriber station comprises means for inputting into said subscriber station an E-mail message as a speech message, and means for sending said input speech message over a voice channel from said subscriber station to said system; and wherein said system comprises means for converting said input speech message from said subscriber station into a text message, and means for sending said text message from said system to a remote destination.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 13 wherein said subscriber station comprises a mobile station and said input speech message is sent over an analog or a digital voice channel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 13 wherein said remote destination is a personal computer connected to the Internet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-05-09 | 2003-11-08 | 2004-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-11-08 | 2008-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-05-09 | 2011-11-08 | 2012-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |