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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2000
Alicia Anne Chastain, Raleigh, NC (US);
Christopher Joseph Paul, Durham, NC (US);
David Mark Wendt, Apex, NC (US);
Alicia Anne Chastain, Raleigh, NC (US);
Christopher Joseph Paul, Durham, NC (US);
David Mark Wendt, Apex, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method in a data processing system for modifying rules to process electronic messages. User input is detected moving an electronic message into a folder, wherein a rule is associated with the folder, or performing a specific action on a electronic message such as forwarding it. In response, determining whether the electronic message matches the rule associated with the folder or action. Characteristics of the electronic message are identified if a match between the rule and the electronic message is absent. The rule for the folder or action is modified using the characteristics to form a modified rule.