Scheduling and information sharing and distribution system and method
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1. A scheduling system, comprising:
- a central server connected to a network;
a plurality of user computers connected to the network;
a webpage for displaying and manipulating a schedule of events stored in a database, the webpage being accessible by the central server and the plurality of user computers;
a process for adding events to the database from the central server and from the plurality of user computers;
a process for choosing a subset of selected events from the webpage to be downloaded to one or more of the plurality of user computers by a single click; and
a process residing on the central server for processing the events in the database and distributing the events over the network.
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Abstract
A system and method for coordinating online and offline schedules. The system allows a user to streamline calendar information from various online and offline sources into one distribution channel. The system and method provides an online interface with numerous outlets to other calendar systems, without the need for a license for each additional calendar system. In general, the system is capable of maintaining varying capacity and is scalable. As such, the system is able to manage huge variation and user populations in a small data set. Information can be standardized to be entered into the system only once and subsequently be distributed to various types of programs and platforms.
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1. A scheduling system, comprising:
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a central server connected to a network; a plurality of user computers connected to the network; a webpage for displaying and manipulating a schedule of events stored in a database, the webpage being accessible by the central server and the plurality of user computers; a process for adding events to the database from the central server and from the plurality of user computers; a process for choosing a subset of selected events from the webpage to be downloaded to one or more of the plurality of user computers by a single click; and a process residing on the central server for processing the events in the database and distributing the events over the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of obtaining calendar information, comprising:
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accessing an online webpage having an online calendar connected to a database; choosing event categories associated with the webpage and the database; previewing specific events included in each category; and downloading the online calendar events to a personal calendar located on a user computer.
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13. A method of organizing events, comprising:
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receiving a plurality of related event information from a plurality of sources having a common relation; organizing the event information into event categories in an online database connected to an online calendar; making the database available to the plurality of sources; optionally allowing the plurality of sources to modify and add to the database; and allowing the plurality of sources to access and download the event information in a form suitable to the personal preferences of the individual source. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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