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Abstract

A data transmission method utilizing priority-based messaging and providing a storing and forwarding of delayed messages. The method includes receiving messages with an assigned priority at a forwarding relay that are examined for priority and inserted based on assigned priority into FIFO queues provided for each message priority. A file of messages of a priority is assembled and the file is placed in the priority-based queue. The highest priority message is identified and transmitted to the appropriate recipient or stored until the recipient is available or the message deliverable. A next determination of the highest priority message is made and the next message in that priority queue is transmitted. Messages of a lower priority file are sent until a higher priority message is received. Messages for transmittal upstream and downstream of the forwarding relay are received concurrently and priority queues are provided for received upstream and downstream messages.

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