WO2001010113A3 - Networked internet facsimile transmission system and method - Google Patents

Networked internet facsimile transmission system and method Download PDF

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WO2001010113A3
WO2001010113A3 PCT/CA2000/000881 CA0000881W WO0110113A3 WO 2001010113 A3 WO2001010113 A3 WO 2001010113A3 CA 0000881 W CA0000881 W CA 0000881W WO 0110113 A3 WO0110113 A3 WO 0110113A3
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Sasa Lukic
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Sasa Lukic
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Abstract

The present invention provides a method of sending and receiving facsimile communications, comprising: a) providing a local area network comprising a plurality of user personal computer terminals (10) and a printer (48); b) providing a router (14) adapted to connect the local area network to the Internet; c) providing a fax controller connected to the local area network and comprising: i) a fax modem (30) connected to a public telephone line; ii) a scanner (26); iii) a computer (20) programmed with fax telecommunications software provided with an account number and password for an Internet fax service, and scanning and billing software; d) downloading the fax telecommunications software to one of the user terminals; e) preparing a fax communication at the user terminal, including a billing code; f) sending the fax communication through the fax modem (30) if the fax communication is to a local, and through the Internet router (14) to the Internet facsimile service if the fax communication is to a long distance number; g) storing on the fax controller billing information respecting the fax communication, including the billing code, the recipient fax number and the number of pages sent.
PCT/CA2000/000881 1999-07-27 2000-07-26 Networked internet facsimile transmission system and method WO2001010113A2 (en)

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