Method and system for dynamically generating electronic communications

Abstract

The present invention relates to generating time relevant content for electronic communications, such as electronic mail (e-mail). The time relevant content is delivered when the electronic communications are acknowledged by the recipient based upon receipt of an electronic indicator, such as a returned request(s), at a home server. In the case of electronic mail, the time relevant content is dynamic, as it is assembled at the time the e-mail is opened, as opposed to the time when the e-mail is sent, as is the case with conventional or static e-mail and other similar electronic communications.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from and is related to commonly owned U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 495,027, entitled: DYNAMICALLY GENERATED EMAIL, filed on Aug. 14, 2003. This U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 495,027, is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to content delivery over networks and components associated therewith. In particular, the present invention relates to electronic mail, commonly known as e-mail, as sent over a network, such as the Internet, with its content generated when the recipient opens the requisite electronic mail. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Electronic communications have dramatically changed the ways in which people communicate. Electronic mail, commonly referred to as e-mail, is a widely used form of electronic communication. E-mail is the exchange of computer-stored messages by telecommunication, over a netw...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] The present invention overcomes the drawbacks of contemporary static electronic mail (e-mail), by providing e-mails whose content is generated dynamically, when the e-mail is opened by the intended recipient. The e-mail of the present invention is generated dynamically, as its conte

Problems solved by technology

Conversely, a telephone call is intrusive, as it must be attended to at the moment it is received, and may interfere with the recipient's activities.

However, many e-mails that are sent are time sensitive, and become irrelevant, as they are not opened immediately, or at least close to the time that they were sent.

The content of these static e-mails can not be changed, so if opened after the desired time, they become irrelevant.

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