Method and apparatus for configuring electronic mail according to a user-selected type
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10. A system for configuring email communications based on a user-selected type, comprising:
- a menu display of different types of email communications, wherein at least one type of email communication is comprised of a plurality of components;
an input means for receiving a selection of a type of email communication, and a processor for generating a template for each component of the type of email communication selected by the user and for generating a prompt for prompting the user to select a type of email communication before proceeding with composing the email communication, wherein the templates identify fields for the user to assemble the respective components of the email communication.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for reminding a user to include an e-mail attachment file with an e-mail communication. The e-mail application is configured to provide a menu of different types of e-mail for the user to select, and to provide templates that require the user to attach an attachment file when that option is selected.
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10. A system for configuring email communications based on a user-selected type, comprising:
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a menu display of different types of email communications, wherein at least one type of email communication is comprised of a plurality of components;
an input means for receiving a selection of a type of email communication, and a processor for generating a template for each component of the type of email communication selected by the user and for generating a prompt for prompting the user to select a type of email communication before proceeding with composing the email communication, wherein the templates identify fields for the user to assemble the respective components of the email communication. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer readable medium for storing instructions for performing a method for configuring an email communication comprising:
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logic configured to provide a menu of a plurality of different types of email communications wherein at least one type of email communication is comprised of a plurality of components, and wherein a user is prompted to select a type of email communication before proceeding with composing the email communication;
logic configured to receive a selection of a type; and
logic configured to provide a template for each component of the selected type, wherein the templates identify fields for a user to assemble the respective components of the email communication. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 20)
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19-1. The system for configuring email communications according to claim 17, further comprising a user interface for displaying the plurality of menus from the first database, for prompting a user to select a menu from the first database, for receiving selections of options, and for providing the plurality of templates in response to selections of options.
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20-2. The system for configuring email communications according to claim 17, further comprising a network interface for transmitting the assembled email communication when information is provided for each of the necessary fields.
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21. A computer readable medium for storing instructions for performing a method for configuring an email communication comprising:
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logic configured to provide a menu of a plurality of different types of email communications wherein at least one type of email communication is comprised of a plurality of components, and wherein a user is prompted to select a type of email communication before proceeding with composing the email communication;
logic configured to receive a selection of a type; and
logic configured to provide a template for each component of the selected type, wherein the templates identify fields for a user to assemble the respective components of the email communication. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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