摘要 |
603624 Disclosed is a communication system (10) for facilitating digital communications between senders (12) and members (14) of a service. The system (10) is comprised of a communication server (16) and an address database (28). The communication server (16) has or is associated with a member registration facility (20), a sender registration facility (18), an identification code generator (32) and a communication facility (64). The member registration facility (20) is configured to enable registration of individuals as members within the communication system (10). The sender registration facility (18) is configured to enable registration of organisations as senders within the communication system (10). The identification code generator (32) is configured to generate an identification code, herein known as a SAM (Sender’s Address to the Member) code, that identifies an authorised communication link between a sender (12) and a member (14) of the communication system (10). The SAM code is generated in response to a request from a sender (12) to connect with a member (14). The identification code generator (32) is further configured to forward the SAM code to the sender (12). The communication facility (64) is adapted to receive digital communication items including the SAM code and to direct digital communication items to members (14). The address database (28) is operatively coupled to the communication server (16) for storing the generated SAM codes. |