Patent ID: 6185605
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
An electronic mail system, which comprises:a transmitting communication terminal for transmitting an electronic mail to which an address is added;an electronic mail server for storing an electronic mail transmitted from said transmitting communication terminal; anda receiving communication terminal for receiving an electronic mail having an address thereof from said electronic mail server;wherein said electronic mail server comprises:managing means for managing an address and call number of said receiving communication terminal;receiving means for receiving an electronic mail from said transmitting communication terminal;storing means for storing the electronic mail received by said receiving means;retrieving means for retrieving a call number of said receiving communication terminal managed by said managing means corresponding to an address added to the electronic mail received by said receiving means; anddistributing means for transmitting the electronic mail received by said receiving means to said receiving communication terminal having the call number retrieved by said receiving communication terminal; andwherein said receiving means comprises:receiving means for receiving the electronic mail distributed by said distributing means; andwhere said distribution to said receiving communication terminal occurs spontaneously upon receipt of said electronic mail at said electronic mail server.