Technique which utilizes a probabilistic classifier to detect" junk" e-mail by automatically updating a training and re-training the classifier based on the updated training …

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When-free messaging

EJ Horvitz - US Patent 8,086,672, 2011 - Google Patents
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Feedback loop for spam prevention

RL Rounthwaite, JT Goodman, DE Heckerman… - US Patent …, 2007 - Google Patents
The subject invention provides for a feedback loop system and method that facilitate
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[LIVRE][B] Online and social networking communities: A best practice guide for educators

K Kear - 2011 - taylorfrancis.com
Online and Social Networking Communities is a professional guide written for educational
practitioners and trainers who wish to use online communication tools effectively in their …

Methods and apparatus for processing an instant message

WJ Beyda - US Patent 7,461,378, 2008 - Google Patents
With another user When both users are online and have a connection to an instant
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Origination/destination features and lists for spam prevention

JT Goodman, RL Rounthwaite, D Gwozdz… - US Patent …, 2007 - Google Patents
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Training filters for detecting spasm based on IP addresses and text-related features

JT Goodman, RL Rounthwaite, GJ Hulten… - US Patent …, 2008 - Google Patents
The subject invention provides for an intelligent quarantining system and method that
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Spam detector with challenges

JT Goodman, RL Rounthwaite - US Patent 8,046,832, 2011 - Google Patents
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Spam filtering with probabilistic secure hashes

GJ Hulten, JT Goodman, RL Rounthwaite… - US Patent …, 2010 - Google Patents
Disclosed are signature-based systems and methods that facilitate spam detection and
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Method and apparatus for computed relevance messaging

DL Donoho, DS Hindawi, LE Lippincott - US Patent 6,256,664, 2001 - Google Patents
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