Patent ID: 6029171
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of collaborating on projects, using a first instance of a messaging system and a second instance of the messaging system, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of:permitting entry of a message in the first instance of the messaging system;parsing the message to identify a keyword;linking the message to an information object based on the keyword identified in the message;creating a header for the message based on the keywords;sending the message, using the header, to the second instance of the messaging system;receiving the message at the second instance of the messaging system;displaying a selection of reply options;generating a reply including an automatic reply content based on the selection;creating a reply header for the reply based on the message content; andsending the reply, using the reply header, to the first instance of the messaging system; andentering an entry into a first calendar and a first list based on the message in the first instance of the messaging system;wherein the selection of reply options include an affirmative, a negative, and an other.