SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING EVENTS IN A MULTIPLE SCHEDULE ENVIRONMENT
First Claim
1. A method for managing events in a multiple schedule environment comprising:
- receiving, by a computing device, a user selection identifying an event that is to be scheduled, wherein the user selection identifies the event from a plurality of pre-defined event types;
opening, by the computing device, the event as an entry in a schedule;
receiving, by the computing device, user data identifying at least a date and a time corresponding to the event;
creating, by the computing device, a message for a recipient, wherein the message includes the time and date inserted into pre-defined text corresponding to the event type;
sending, by the computing device, the message to the recipient;
determining, by the computing device, whether a reply has been received from the recipient;
determining, by the computing device, whether the reply is affirmative or negative if the reply has been received;
updating, by the computing device, a status of the event based on the steps of determining; and
notifying, by the computing device, a designated individual of the status.
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Abstract
Provided are a system and method for managing events in a multiple schedule environment. In one example, the method includes receiving a user selection identifying an event that is to be scheduled, wherein the user selection identifies the event from a plurality of pre-defined event types. User data is received identifying at least a date and a time corresponding to the event. A message for a recipient is created that includes the time and date inserted into pre-defined text corresponding to the event type. The message is sent to the recipient. A determination is made as to whether a reply has been received from the recipient and whether the reply is affirmative or negative. A status of the event is updated based on the step of determining and a designated individual is notified of the status.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for managing events in a multiple schedule environment comprising:
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receiving, by a computing device, a user selection identifying an event that is to be scheduled, wherein the user selection identifies the event from a plurality of pre-defined event types; opening, by the computing device, the event as an entry in a schedule; receiving, by the computing device, user data identifying at least a date and a time corresponding to the event; creating, by the computing device, a message for a recipient, wherein the message includes the time and date inserted into pre-defined text corresponding to the event type; sending, by the computing device, the message to the recipient; determining, by the computing device, whether a reply has been received from the recipient; determining, by the computing device, whether the reply is affirmative or negative if the reply has been received; updating, by the computing device, a status of the event based on the steps of determining; and notifying, by the computing device, a designated individual of the status. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computing device comprising:
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a network interface; a processor coupled to the network interface; a memory coupled to the processor; and a plurality of instructions stored in the memory for execution by the processor, the instructions including instructions for; receiving user data identifying at least a date and a time corresponding to an event; retrieving a preformatted message from the memory, wherein the message is retrieved from a plurality of preformatted messages based on an event type of the event; retrieving an address of a recipient for the message from the memory, wherein the recipient is selected based on one of a user selection and a recipient list associated with the event type; inserting the time, date, and address into the message; sending the message to the recipient via the network interface; determining whether a reply has been received from the recipient; updating a status of the event based on the step of determining; and notifying, by the computing device, a designated individual of the status. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A computing device for managing events in a multiple schedule environment comprising:
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means for receiving a user selection identifying an event that is to be scheduled, wherein the user selection identifies the event from a plurality of pre-defined event types; means for opening the event as an entry in a schedule; means for receiving user data identifying at least a date and a time corresponding to the event; means for creating a message for a recipient, wherein the message includes the time and date inserted into pre-defined text corresponding to the event type; means for sending the message to the recipient; means for determining whether a reply has been received from the recipient; means for determining whether the reply is affirmative or negative if the reply has been received; means for updating a status of the event based on the steps of determining; and means for notifying a designated individual of the status.
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