Patent ID: 7197539
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for disabling disposable e-mail addresses based on user actions, the method comprising: receiving at a disposable e-mail address server (DEA server), an e-mail directed to the DEA server via a disposable e-mail address, wherein the disposable e-mail address is associated with an un-aliased e-mail address; adding tracking information to the e-mail; directing the e-mail to an e-mail client using the un-aliased e-mail address, wherein the tracking information added to the e-mail is in addition to the un-aliased e-mail address; in response to the e-mail being classified as unsolicited e-mail, receiving a communication from a user computer associated with the e-mail client, the communication including the tracking information and for ascertaining creation data associated with the disposable e-mail address; using the tracking information to obtain the creation data, and conveying the creation data to the user computer thereby enabling a determination as to whether the disposable e-mail address should be disabled; and in response to receiving authorization, disabling the disposable e-mail address.