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Assignee: DATA DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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Filing: 1998-05-28
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Granted: 2003-03-04
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Expires: 2018-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A remotely updatable database system method and computer readable medium. The system includes a user interface, a database of information records, a database manager, and a message server. The system functions generally according to the method, such that the user interface is for communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at the at least one subscriber system. In addition, the database manager is in communication with the user interface, for controlling the database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, and for amending the information records in response to user input received at the user interface from the at least one subscriber system. The message server is in communication with the database manager for serving a message including at least one record received from the database manager to the at least one user associated with the information record. Computer readable codes are stored on the computer readable medium and are readable by a computer to direct the computer to perform the steps of the method.
Inventors
- 👤 Derrick Ronald Piett
- 👤 Anthony James McAleer
- 👤 Peter Cellik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:26
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/20; G06F16/27; G06F16/90; G06F16/95; H; H04; H04L; H04L67/00; H04L67/50; H04L67/56; H04L67/59; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 109
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A remotely updatable database system comprising: a user interface for communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; a database of information records and user records, said information records having respective pluralities of fields and wherein each of said information records is linked to at least one user record; a database manager in communication with said user interface, for controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, and for amending said information records in response to user input received at said user interface from said at least one subscriber system; and a message server in communication with said database manager for serving a message including at least one record received from said database manager to said at least one user associated with said information record, said message server including a processor and memory for storing program codes readable by said processor to direct said processor to communicate with said database manager to obtain for inclusion in said message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A remotely updatable database system comprising: a user interface for communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; a database of information records and user records, said information records having respective pluralities of fields and wherein each of said information records is linked to at least one user record; a database manager in communication with said user interface, for controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, and for amending said information records in response to user input received at said user interface from said at least one subscriber system; and a message server in communication with said database manager for serving a message including at least one record received from said database manager to said at least one user associated with said information record, said message server including a processor and memory for storing program codes readable by said processor to direct said processor to communicate with said database manager to obtain for inclusion in said message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said message server includes a processor and memory for storing program codes readable by said processor to direct said processor to communicate with said database manager to obtain for inclusion in said message at least one information record having at least one common field entry.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said database manager stores the contents of at least some of said information records in a compressed format.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said contents of at least one field of said information record includes at least one information code.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said at least one information code represents at least one of a plurality of predefined contents of said field.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 further including memory for storing a key identifying said predefined contents of each of said fields represented by said at least one information code.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said server memory includes program codes for directing said server processor to produce a composite file including said key and at least one of said information records.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said server memory includes program codes for directing said server processor to produce a compressed file including said key and at least one of said information records.
Claim 10
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein said compressed file includes an image file.
Claim 11
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 9 wherein said message includes said compressed file.
Claim 12
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein said user records include a user address field for storing a user address to which a message produced by said message server is to be transmitted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein said memory includes program codes for directing said processor to direct said database manager to scan said user records to obtain a distribution list of user records having the contents of at least one field associated with the contents of a predesignated field in at least one of said information records.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 12 wherein said server memory includes program codes for directing said server processor to transmit said compressed file to each of said user addresses identified in said user address fields of said user records on said distribution list.
Claim 15
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said at least one information code represents a quantitative measure of a predefined physical quantity.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 14 further including memory for storing a key identifying said predefined physical quantity.
Claim 17
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 15 wherein said key includes a character string associated with said field.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said at least one information code identifies whether or not any of a plurality of pieces of information are to be associated with said record.
Claim 19
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 17 wherein said at least one information code includes a decimal number representing a binary number having individual bits representing the inclusion or exclusion of a corresponding predefined piece of information.
Claim 20
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 18 further including a key identifying said plurality of pieces of information.
Claim 21
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 19 wherein said key includes a plurality of character strings associated with said field.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said user interface includes a web interface.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of maintaining and distributing database information, the method comprising: communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; maintaining a database of information records; maintaining user records in said database and linking said user records with said information records; controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, wherein controlling said database includes obtaining for inclusion in a message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry; amending said information records in response to user input from said at least one subscriber system; and serving said message including said plurality of information records having at least one common field entry from said database to said at least one user associated with said information record.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of maintaining and distributing database information, the method comprising: communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; maintaining a database of information records; maintaining user records in said database and linking said user records with said information records; controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, wherein controlling said database includes obtaining for inclusion in a message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry; amending said information records in response to user input from said at least one subscriber system; and serving said message including said plurality of information records having at least one common field entry from said database to said at least one user associated with said information record.
Claim 25
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A method as claimed in claim 22 wherein controlling said database includes obtaining for inclusion in said message at least one information record having at least one common field entry.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 22 wherein controlling said database includes storing the contents of at least some of said information records in a compressed format.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 24 wherein controlling said database includes storing at least one information code in at least one field in at least one information record.
Claim 28
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A method as claimed in claim 25 further including representing at least one of a plurality of predefined contents of said field.
Claim 29
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A method as claimed in claim 25 further including storing a key identifying said predefined contents of each of said fields represented by said at least one information code.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as claimed in claim 27 further including directing said server processor to produce a composite file including said key and at least one of said information records.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as claimed in claim 28 further including directing said server processor to produce a compressed file including said key and at least one of said information records.
Claim 32
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A method as claimed in claim 29 further including an image file within said compressed file.
Claim 33
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A method as claimed in claim 30 further including said compressed file in said message.
Claim 34
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A method as claimed in claim 31 further including within said user records a user address field for storing a user address to which a message produced by said message server is to be transmitted.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 32 further including scanning said user records to obtain a distribution list of user records having the contents of at least one field associated with the contents of a predesignated field in at least one of said information records.
Claim 36
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A method as claimed in claim 33 further including transmitting said compressed file to each of said user addresses identified in said user address fields of said user records on said distribution list.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 25 further including representing a quantitative measure of a predefined physical quantity.
Claim 38
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A method as claimed in claim 35 further including storing a key identifying said predefined physical quantity.
Claim 39
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19 words
A method as claimed in claim 36 further including within said key a character string associated with said field.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as claimed in claim 25 further including identifying whether or not any of a plurality of pieces of information are to be associated with said record.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 38 further including storing a decimal number as said information code, said decimal number representing a binary number having individual bits representing the inclusion or exclusion of a corresponding predefined piece of information.
Claim 42
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A method as claimed in claim 39 further including identifying said plurality of pieces of information in a key.
Claim 43
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21 words
A method as claimed in claim 40 further including within said key a plurality of character strings associated with said field.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
151 words
A remotely updatable database system comprising: means for communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; means for maintaining a database of information records; means for maintaining user records in said database and for linking said user records with information records; means for controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, said means for controlling said database including means for obtaining for inclusion in a message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry; means for amending said information records in response to said user input from said at least one subscriber system; and means for serving said message including said plurality of information records having said at least one common field entry from said database to said at least one user associated with said information record.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
151 words
A remotely updatable database system comprising: means for communicating with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; means for maintaining a database of information records; means for maintaining user records in said database and for linking said user records with information records; means for controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, said means for controlling said database including means for obtaining for inclusion in a message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry; means for amending said information records in response to said user input from said at least one subscriber system; and means for serving said message including said plurality of information records having said at least one common field entry from said database to said at least one user associated with said information record.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 42 wherein said means for controlling said database includes means for obtaining for inclusion in said message at least one information record having at least one common field entry.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 42 wherein said means for controlling said database includes means for storing the contents of at least some of said information records in a compressed format.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 44 wherein said means for controlling said database includes means for storing at least one information code in at least one field in at least one information record.
Claim 49
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 45 further including means for representing at least one of a plurality of predefined contents of said field.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 45 further including means for storing a key identifying said predefined contents of each of said fields represented by said at least one information code.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 47 further including means for directing said server processor to produce a composite file including said key and at least one of said information records.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 48 further including means for directing said server processor to produce a compressed file including said key and at least one of said information records.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 49 further including means for including an image file within said compressed file.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 50 further including means for including said compressed file in said message.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 51 further including means for including within said user records a user address field for storing a user address to which a message produced by said message server is to be transmitted.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 52 further including means for scanning said user records to obtain a distribution list of user records having the contents of at least one field associated with the contents of a predesignated field in at least one of said information records.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 53 further including means for transmitting said compressed file to each of said user addresses identified in said user address fields of said user records on said distribution list.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 45 further including means for representing a quantitative measure of a predefined physical quantity.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 55 further including means for storing a key identifying said predefined physical quantity.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 56 further including means for including within said key a character string associated with said field.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 45 further including means for identifying whether or not any of a plurality of pieces of information are to be associated with said record.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 58 further including means for storing a decimal number as said information code, said decimal number representing a binary number having individual bits representing the inclusion or exclusion of a corresponding predefined piece of information.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 59 further including means for identifying said plurality of pieces of information in a key.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 60 further including means for including within said key a plurality of character strings associated with said field.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
152 words
A computer-readable storage medium on which is stored codes operable to direct a computer to maintain and distribute database information, by directing said computer to: communicate with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; maintain a database of information records; maintain user records in said database and link said user records with information records; control said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, wherein control said database includes obtain for inclusion in a message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry; amend said information records in response to user input from said at least one subscriber system; and serve said message including said plurality of information records having said at least one common field entry from said database to said at least one user associated with said information record.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
152 words
A computer-readable storage medium on which is stored codes operable to direct a computer to maintain and distribute database information, by directing said computer to: communicate with at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; maintain a database of information records; maintain user records in said database and link said user records with information records; control said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, wherein control said database includes obtain for inclusion in a message a plurality of information records having at least one common field entry; amend said information records in response to user input from said at least one subscriber system; and serve said message including said plurality of information records having said at least one common field entry from said database to said at least one user associated with said information record.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for receiving database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, the apparatus comprising: a) a message receiver for receiving a message from said database, said message including at least one file from said database; b) transfer memory for storing said at least one file; c) an output device for presenting information to a user; and d) a processor circuit in communication with said message receiver, said transfer memory and said output device, and processor memory programmed with processor-readable codes for directing said processor to direct said output device to present to the user a list of files stored in said local memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and to direct said output device to present to the user at least some of the contents of at least one file having said at least one predefined characteristic.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for receiving database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, the apparatus comprising: a) a message receiver for receiving a message from said database, said message including at least one file from said database; b) transfer memory for storing said at least one file; c) an output device for presenting information to a user; and d) a processor circuit in communication with said message receiver, said transfer memory and said output device, and processor memory programmed with processor-readable codes for directing said processor to direct said output device to present to the user a list of files stored in said local memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and to direct said output device to present to the user at least some of the contents of at least one file having said at least one predefined characteristic.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 63 wherein said message receiver includes a receiver for receiving messages according to a mail transfer protocol.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 64 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to identify each file received from said database.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 65 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to read a pre-defined portion of said at least one file to identify said pre-defined characteristic.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 66 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to present to a user a list of said predefined characteristics associated with said at least one file.
Claim 73
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 67 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to transfer to working memory at least one file identified by a user.
Claim 74
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 68 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to reconstruct records from said at least one file.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 69 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to display the contents of at least some fields of said records.
Claim 76
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 70 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to locate at least one key in said at least one file and apply the contents of at least one field of least one record to said at least one key to produce a representation of encoded information stored in said at least one field.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 71 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to display at least one character string contained in said key, said character string being identified by the contents of a corresponding field in said record.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 63 wherein said message receiver receives said least one file in an Email message.
Claim 79
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 63 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to replace existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database.
Claim 80
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 63 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to tag at least one of said records in response to user input.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 75 wherein said processor memory includes processor readable codes for directing said processor circuit to display the contents of at least some fields of said tagged records.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of presenting database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, the method comprising: receiving an Email message including at least one file from said database; storing said at least one file in a transfer memory; replacing existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database; presenting to a user a list of files stored in said transfer memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and presenting to said user the contents of at least one file having said at least one characteristic.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of presenting database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, the method comprising: receiving an Email message including at least one file from said database; storing said at least one file in a transfer memory; replacing existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database; presenting to a user a list of files stored in said transfer memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and presenting to said user the contents of at least one file having said at least one characteristic.
Claim 84
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A method as claimed in claim 77 further including identifying each file received from said database.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 78 further including reading a pre-defined portion of said at least one file to identify said pre-defined characteristic.
Claim 86
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A method as claimed in claim 79 further including presenting to a user a list of said predefined characteristics associated with said at least one file.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 80 further including transferring to working memory at least one file identified by a user.
Claim 88
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A method as claimed in claim 81 further including reconstructing records from said at least one file.
Claim 89
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A method as claimed in claim 82 further including displaying the contents of at least some fields of said records.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 83 further including locating at least one key in said at least one file and applying the contents of at least one field of least one record to said at least one key to produce a representation of encoded information stored in said at least one field.
Claim 91
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A method as claimed in claim 84 further including displaying at least one character string contained in said key, said character string being identified by the contents of a corresponding field in said record.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 85 further including tagging at least one of said records in response to user input.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 86 further including displaying the contents of at least some fields of said tagged records.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
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An apparatus for communicating database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, the apparatus comprising: means for receiving an Email message including at least one file, from said database; means for storing said at least one file in local memory; means for replacing existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database; means for presenting to the user a list of files stored in said local memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and means for presenting to said user the contents of at least one file having said at least one characteristic.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for communicating database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, the apparatus comprising: means for receiving an Email message including at least one file, from said database; means for storing said at least one file in local memory; means for replacing existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database; means for presenting to the user a list of files stored in said local memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and means for presenting to said user the contents of at least one file having said at least one characteristic.
Claim 96
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 88 further including means for identifying each file received from said database.
Claim 97
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 89 further including means for reading a pre-defined portion of said at least one file to identify said pre-defined characteristic.
Claim 98
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 90 further including means for presenting to a user a list of said predefined characteristics associated with said at least one file.
Claim 99
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 91 further including means for transferring to working memory at least one file identified by a user.
Claim 100
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 92 further including means for reconstructing records from said at least one file.
Claim 101
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 93 further including means for displaying the contents of at least some fields of said records.
Claim 102
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 94 further including means for locating at least one key in said at least one file and applying the contents of at least one field of least one record to said at least one key to produce a representation of encoded information stored in said at least one field.
Claim 103
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 95 further including means for displaying at least one character string contained in said key, said character string being identified by the contents of a corresponding field in said record.
Claim 104
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 88 further including means for tagging at least one of said records in response to user input.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus as claimed in claim 97 further including means for displaying the contents of at least some fields of said tagged records.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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A computer-readable storage medium on which is stored codes operable to direct a computer to present database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, by directing said computer to: receive an Email message including at least one file from said database; store said at least one file in a transfer memory; replace existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database; present to a user a list of files stored in said transfer memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and present to said user the contents of at least one file having said at least one characteristic.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
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A computer-readable storage medium on which is stored codes operable to direct a computer to present database record information from a database containing a plurality of database records, by directing said computer to: receive an Email message including at least one file from said database; store said at least one file in a transfer memory; replace existing files in said transfer memory with new files received from said database; present to a user a list of files stored in said transfer memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and present to said user the contents of at least one file having said at least one characteristic.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
274 words
A remotely updatable database system comprising: a) a central server and at least one subscriber system, said central server including: i) a user interface for communicating with said at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; ii) a database of information records; iii) a database manager in communication with said user interface, for controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, and for amending said information records in response to user input received at said user interface from said at least one subscriber system; and iv) a message server in communication with said database manager for serving a message including at least one record received from said database manager to said at least one user associated with said information record. b) said subscriber system including: i) a message receiver for receiving a message from said message server, said message including at least one file from said database; ii) transfer memory for storing said at least one file; iii) an output device for presenting information to a user; and iv) a processor circuit in communication with said message receiver, said transfer memory and said output device, and processor memory programmed with processor-readable codes for directing said processor to direct said output device to present to the user a list of files stored in said local memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and to direct said output device to present to the user at least some of the contents of at least one file having said at least one predefined characteristic.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
274 words
A remotely updatable database system comprising: a) a central server and at least one subscriber system, said central server including: i) a user interface for communicating with said at least one subscriber system to receive user input from a user at said at least one subscriber system; ii) a database of information records; iii) a database manager in communication with said user interface, for controlling said database such that each information record is associated with at least one user, and for amending said information records in response to user input received at said user interface from said at least one subscriber system; and iv) a message server in communication with said database manager for serving a message including at least one record received from said database manager to said at least one user associated with said information record. b) said subscriber system including: i) a message receiver for receiving a message from said message server, said message including at least one file from said database; ii) transfer memory for storing said at least one file; iii) an output device for presenting information to a user; and iv) a processor circuit in communication with said message receiver, said transfer memory and said output device, and processor memory programmed with processor-readable codes for directing said processor to direct said output device to present to the user a list of files stored in said local memory, the files included in said list having at least one predefined characteristic; and to direct said output device to present to the user at least some of the contents of at least one file having said at least one predefined characteristic.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2006-03-03 | 2006-09-02 | 2007-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2010-03-03 | 2010-09-02 | 2011-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-03-03 | 2014-09-02 | 2015-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |