System for transmitting data files between computers in a wireless environment utilizing a file transfer agent executing on host system

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention has utility in facilitating file and message exchange between personal computers or personal communicating devices over a wireless data network.
Messages are delivered by the program in the form of files to designated remote systems.
The files are saved in a form particular to the physical computer and operating system running the invention and delivered to the remote computer system.
In accordance with the invention, the receiving computer running the invention saves the incoming data in a file associated with the receiving computer and operating system thus enabling the applications on the receiving computer to read and process the information.
Each computer on a network has a single known address, an example of this in the preferred embodiment would be the Mobitex Access Number (MAN) used to address all fixed and roaming stations connected to the network.
The present invention solves several problems posed by wireless data networks while simplifying the use of such networks.
An important aspect of the invention is the effect of removing the necessity for real-time network communication from any application using the invention.
The problems solved by this innovation include: (a) the inability of traditional applications to exchange data in a wireless environment because of delays and link speeds encountered in wireless data networks, and (b) the difficulties encountered resulting from the lack of a common protocol between applications.
The method and system disclosed and claimed address these problems by permitting applications to access a wireless network through a common interface utilizing the file system resident to, associated with or used by such applications.
Accordingly, one object of the invention is to use the destination or source network address to route messages and files.
The problems solved by this innovation include: (a) eliminating the need for the application to modify or change data to be sent to the remote system, and (b) eliminating the need to create control files to deliver the data, without precluding the ability to use either method if desired