Patent ID: 6442595
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A method for transmitting an electronic document containing text and an electronic file generated from an electronic device by a user, wherein the electronic device is connectable to a computer system having a display, a processing unit, memory devices, data input devices, and network connection means, said method comprising:detecting the selection of a file output by the user of the electronic device, invoking a driver to produce the file output when selected; invoking an interface; obtaining information about said file output to be outputted; using said driver to save said file output in a conventional file format; passing said saved file output to said interface; indexing said saved file output; repeating said detecting step until there are no more files to be outputted; shutting down said driver; displaying said interface; prompting the user for an address and a message; verifying the conventional format of the one or more outputted files is appropriate for said address, detecting a send command from the user; attaching said one or more verified outputted files to said message; and transmitting said message.