Email integrated task processor
AssigneeSap SE
InventorsSonia Lippe, Dominic Yow-Sin-Cheung
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Abstract
The present system provides a task manager that extracts information relating to tasks from a task oriented email. The system then integrates the task within the system by connecting the email programs, the task management programs, and a database, to automatically send emails and provide links to documents all related to completion of the task. Methods are provided that allow users of the system to efficiently interface with the system to complete and archive tasks.
Claims20
A method for controlling a computer system comprising:
- receiving a task oriented email;
- determining if the task oriented email should be integrated into the computer system;
- and
- creating a new system integrated task within the computer system from the task oriented email.
A method of controlling a computer system, wherein the computer system includes a processor, a memory database, and a task manager, the method comprising:
- extracting a task from an email;
- providing a linking of emails to the task manager;
- providing shortcuts to documents stored in memory relating to the task;
- providing responses to the task;
- and
- archiving into memory the task and all related documents.
An apparatus comprising:
- a processor;
- a database;
- and
- a task manager for extracting and integrating tasks within an email to the processor and the database for distribution and completion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.