EP0593384A1
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Method and apparatus for inserting a place mark into an electronic mail item
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1993-08-24
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-08-24
Abstract
Abstract The present invention allows the inclusion of a place mark in an electronic mail item. The place mark serves to identify and link an on-line reference to the mail item. When a user sends the mail item to a recipient, the place mark but not the reference goes with the item. Upon receipt, the recipient may select the place mark during review of the mail item and the on-line reference will be automatically called and displayed. Upon completing review of the reference, the recipient may transfer control from the on-line reference to the mail item without having to back out of the reference and then initiate the electronic mail.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Keller
- 👤 William R. Sterrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:01
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/10; G06Q10/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of providing an on-line reference for review with an electronic mail item, comprising the steps of: inserting a place mark in an electronic mail item which identifies an on-line reference; transmitting said place mark and said mail item to a recipient; selecting said place mark; automatically displaying said on-line reference for review; and returning control to said electronic mail item upon completing review of said reference.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of Claim 1, wherein said step of inserting further comprises the step of: linking said reference to said mail item.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of Claim 1, wherein said step of selecting comprises: highlighting said place mark.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of Claim 1, wherein said step of automatically displaying comprises the steps of: searching an on-line service containing said reference; and selecting said reference for display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A computer system for providing an on-line reference with an electronic mail item, comprising: means for designating an on-line reference for an electronic mail item; means for transmitting the mail item and said means for designating but not said reference to a recipient; and means for automatically calling said reference for review by said recipient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of Claim 5, wherein said means for designating comprises: a place mark positioned in said mail item.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of Claim 6, wherein said place mark further comprises: a link between said mail item and said reference.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of Claim 6, wherein said means for automatically calling comprises: means for selecting said place mark.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
EP0375145A2
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