BACKGROUND 0001 Software application programs commonly referred to as personal
information managers, or PIMs, have become extremely popular as a tool for organizing …

BACKGROUND 0001 Electronic personal information manager (PIM) applications and
calendar applications are typically used for business purposes. These applications cater to …

BACKGROUND 0001. The embodiments of the present invention relate to personal
information management and, more particularly, to automated task Scheduling. Personal …

0002 Many computer users today use calendar programs. Calendar programs are
especially popular in the workplace because they can help coordinate meetings. For …

BACKGROUND 0003. In the present electronic age, many individuals and organizations
maintain and schedule their appointments, meetings, conferences, other engagements, and …

0002. It is common for a business to setup a computer server to host a Suite of Software to
improve office manage ment and communication. These Software applications often include …

The present invention recognizes a user needs flexibility in choosing how appointments,
events, and other time-based data are entered and managed, despite the fact that Such data …

0.003 Generally described, the implementation of com puting devices, Such as personal
computers, mobile com munication devices, and personal digital assistants, has facilitated …

0003. With increased reliance on network-based work environments, Software applications
designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of workers in that environment have …

0002 The term" e-mail refers to a system for exchanging messages from one individual to
one or more other individu als via telecommunication links between computers or termi nals …