Method and system for schedule and task management
First Claim
1. A method for scheduling and time management on a computer network, comprising the steps of:
- in a scheduling tool, a schedule owner dynamically allocating a threshold amount of meetings in said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule, wherein said threshold amount of meetings is the total amount of meetings or other interruptions that the schedule owner prefers during a time interval; and
a scheduler accessing said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule with said scheduling tool;
wherein when said scheduler schedules a meeting with said schedule owner, said scheduling tool signals said scheduler if said threshold amount of meetings has been reached or exceeded.
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Abstract
A method and system are provided for scheduling and time management. The invention is adapted for use with computer systems, including intranet and Internet systems. The schedule owner schedule tasks and appointments with a scheduling tool. A threshold amount indicating the total amount of meetings or other interruptions the schedule owner prefers during a time period is selected. This threshold amount is defined according to number, time, type, or scheduler. A scheduler accesses the schedule with the scheduling tool to search for un-scheduled times in which to set a meeting. If such meeting exceeds the threshold amount, a signal is given by the scheduling tool. Alternative embodiments permit or prohibit the scheduling of a meeting in excess of said threshold. The invention is also operable as a group scheduling application. The schedules of any number of prospective attendees are compared to locate a time at which all of said users are available. A meeting may then be scheduled at that time. The scheduling tool signals the scheduler if the meeting exceeds the threshold amount of any of the prospective attendees. The invention permits the schedule owner to manage the amount of time required to complete a task. The schedule owner selects the amount of time required to perform the task. The scheduling tool displays an indicator showing a remaining amount of the selected time. Additionally, the scheduling tool may be configured to automatically connect the scheduler to one of an email, voice mail, or computer messaging.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for scheduling and time management on a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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in a scheduling tool, a schedule owner dynamically allocating a threshold amount of meetings in said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule, wherein said threshold amount of meetings is the total amount of meetings or other interruptions that the schedule owner prefers during a time interval; and a scheduler accessing said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule with said scheduling tool; wherein when said scheduler schedules a meeting with said schedule owner, said scheduling tool signals said scheduler if said threshold amount of meetings has been reached or exceeded. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for scheduling and time management on a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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a schedule owner dynamically allocating a threshold amount of meetings in said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule, wherein said threshold amount of meetings is the total amount of meetings or other interruptions that the schedule owner prefers during a time interval; a scheduler accessing schedules of said schedule owner with a scheduling tool; and said scheduling tool comparing said accessed schedules to locate times at which all schedule owners are free; wherein when said scheduler schedules a meeting during said free time with said schedule owners, said scheduling tool signals said scheduler if a selected threshold amount of meetings has been reached or exceeded. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for scheduling and time management on a computer network, comprising:
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a scheduling tool for receiving a schedule owner'"'"'s schedule, wherein said schedule owner may dynamically allocate a threshold amount of meetings in said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule, wherein said threshold amount of meetings is the total amount of meetings or other interruptions that the schedule owner prefers during a time interval; an interface for a scheduler to access said schedule owner'"'"'s schedule with said scheduling tool; and a signaling module in said scheduling tool for signaling said scheduler if said threshold amount of meetings has been reached or exceeded when said scheduler schedules a meeting with said schedule owner. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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