Geographical Email Routing via Shared Domain DNS
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems do not effectively allow for the sharing of domain names based on geographical locations, leading to global exposure of websites and email addresses, which may not be desirable for businesses with limited operational areas, and do not provide targeted content delivery or email routing.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a series of domain name servers, including Root DNS, Top Level DNS, and Routing DNS, along with a Database, to determine the geographical location of requesters and direct them to appropriate content providers or email recipients, allowing for localized content delivery and email routing associated with shared domain names.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If domain names are shared globally without geographical routing, then email delivery is simple and universal, but businesses cannot control exposure to specific geographical regions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the domain name system by introducing geographical routing through DNS servers. Domain names are divided into geographical zones, with each zone routed to specific mail servers based on the sender's location. This allows businesses to control email delivery by geographical region while maintaining a unified domain name structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces DNS servers as intermediaries between senders and mail servers. These DNS servers receive routing instructions and determine which mail server should handle emails based on the sender's geographical location. This intermediary layer enables geographical control without requiring changes to the fundamental email protocol structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If domain names are shared globally without geographical routing, then email delivery is straightforward, but targeted content delivery to specific regions is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring routing instructions in the DNS system. Before email delivery occurs, the system establishes geographical routing rules that map domain names to specific mail servers based on intended recipient regions. This pre-established routing information prevents loss of routing data during the email delivery process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If geographical routing is implemented for shared domain names, then businesses can control their online presence by region, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by making the DNS server system multi-functional. The same DNS infrastructure that resolves domain names to IP addresses is extended to also provide geographical routing information for email delivery. This allows the existing DNS system to handle multiple functions (name resolution and email routing) without requiring entirely separate systems.
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AI summary
Systems and methods of the present invention allow for delivery of email messages to email addresses associated with the shared domain names. A Routing Mail Server may determine a network address or a geographical location of a Sender and forward email message to a Recipient associated with that network address or geographical location.