Using distinguishing properties to classify messages
AssigneeMailFrontier, Inc.
InventorsBrian K. Wilson, David A. Koblas, Arno A. Penzias
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for classifying a message. The method includes receiving the message, identifying in the message a distinguishing property; generating a signature using the distinguishing property; and comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
Claims28
A method for classifying a message comprising:
- receiving the message;
- identifying in the message a distinguishing property;
- generating a signature using the distinguishing property;
- and
- comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
A computer program product for classifying a message, the computer program product being embodied in a computer readable medium and comprising computer instructions for:
- receiving the message;
- identifying in the message an distinguishing property;
- generating a signature using the distinguishing property;
- and
- comparing the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
A system for classifying a message comprising:
- an interface configured to receive a message;
- and
- a processor configured to:
- identify in the message a distinguishing property;
- generate a signature using the distinguishing property;
- and
- compare the signature to a database of signatures generated by previously classified messages.
A method for classifying a message comprising:
- receiving the message;
- receiving a classification of the message;
- identifying in the message a distinguishing property;
- generating a signature using the distinguishing property;
- submitting the signature to a database.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.