Method and system for modifying mail rules
US6842775B1 · kind B1 · utility
17Cited by
17References
27Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method in a data processing system for modifying rules to process electronic messages. User input is detected moving an electronic message into a folder, wherein a rule is associated with the folder, or performing a specific action on a electronic message such as forwarding it. In response, determining whether the electronic message matches the rule associated with the folder or action. Characteristics of the electronic message are identified if a match between the rule and the electronic message is absent. The rule for the folder or action is modified using the characteristics to form a modified rule.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.