Synchronization of databases using filters
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1. A computer implemented method of synchronizing at least a first and a second personal information management database of the type having a plurality of records, wherein the records of the first and second personal information management databases include fields, the method comprising:
- using a filter to select a plurality of records of the first database, the filter comprising one or more user definable conditions or criteria that fields of records of the first database must match or fit to be selected, and selecting the plurality of records of the first database includes evaluating fields of the first database with the user-definable conditions or criteria, and synchronizing the selected records of the first database with records of the second database, the synchronizing comprising adding, modifying, or deleting records, whereby synchronization is performed for a subset of the records of the databases.
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A computer program is provided for synchronizing at least a first and a second database. A plurality of records of the first database fitting a selected criterion are identified. At least one of the identified records of the first database is then synchronized with a record of the second database. On a computer display, a record selection criteria input region may be displayed for a user to input the selected criterion.
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1. A computer implemented method of synchronizing at least a first and a second personal information management database of the type having a plurality of records, wherein the records of the first and second personal information management databases include fields, the method comprising:
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using a filter to select a plurality of records of the first database, the filter comprising one or more user definable conditions or criteria that fields of records of the first database must match or fit to be selected, and selecting the plurality of records of the first database includes evaluating fields of the first database with the user-definable conditions or criteria, and synchronizing the selected records of the first database with records of the second database, the synchronizing comprising adding, modifying, or deleting records, whereby synchronization is performed for a subset of the records of the databases. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 9, 11, 13)
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2. A computer implemented method of synchronizing at least a first and a second personal information management database of the type having a plurality of records, wherein the records of the first and second personal information management databases include fields, the method comprising:
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using a filter to select a plurality of records of the first database, the filter comprising one or more user selectable conditions or criteria that fields of records of the first database must match or fit to be selected, and selecting the plurality of records of the first database includes evaluating fields of the first database with the user selectable conditions or criteria, and synchronizing the selected records of the first database with records of the second database, the synchronizing comprising adding, modifying, or deleting records, whereby synchronization is performed for a subset of the records of the databases.
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5. A computer program, resident on a computer readable medium, for synchronizing at least a first and a second personal information management database of the type having a plurality of records, wherein the records of the first and second personal information management databases include fields, comprising instructions for:
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using a filter to select a plurality of records of the first database, the filter comprising one or more user definable conditions or criteria that fields of records of the first database must match or fit to be selected, and selecting the plurality of records of the first database includes evaluating fields of the first database with the user-definable conditions or criteria, and synchronizing the selected records of the first database with records of the second database, the synchronizing comprising adding, modifying, or deleting records, whereby synchronization is performed for a subset of the records of the databases. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 10, 12, 14)
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6. A computer program, resident on a computer readable medium, for synchronizing at least a first and a second personal information management database of the type having a plurality of records, wherein the records of the first and second personal information management databases include fields, comprising instructions for:
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using a filter to select a plurality of records of the first database, the filter comprising one or more user selectable conditions or criteria that fields of records of the first database must match or fit to be selected, and selecting the plurality of records of the first database includes evaluating fields of the first database with the user selectable conditions or criteria, and synchronizing the selected records of the first database with records of the second database, the synchronizing comprising adding, modifying, or deleting records, whereby synchronization is performed for a subset of the records of the databases.
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