Abstract: A method for interacting with one or more data resources is disclosed which decreases necessary user actions and improves security. In one embodiment, the method comprises detecting the selection of a desired action to fetch data, obtaining that data from a data source associated with the action, and displaying the data to a user for a display period. The method comprises automatically restoring the device to a prior state after the end of the display period, eliminating the need for the user to do so. In one embodiment, this also ensures that the data is no longer present on the device. In one embodiment, the method includes automatic logout for secure data sources, eliminating the need for the user to logout, and improving security of the data resource. In one embodiment, the method can also post data to a data resource more securely and easily.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to enable a user to send an action message including secure credential is described. The system comprises a receiving logic to receive the action message from a user, a repository including encrypted user-specific data, and an agent to access a resource through a network, the agent directed as specified by a connector object invoked by the action message. The agent further comprises logic to utilize the encrypted user-specific data from the repository to log into the resource through the network, and in one embodiment, action logic to perform one or more actions as instructed by the connector invoked by the action message. The agent further comprises, in one embodiment, extraction logic for extracting information resulting from of the agent's access to the data resource specified by the connector, and communication logic to communicate a result to the user or to another agent for further use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to enable a user to send an action message including secure credential is described. The system comprises a receiving logic to receive the action message from a user, a repository including encrypted user-specific data, and an agent to access a resource through a network, the agent directed as specified by a connector object invoked by the action message. The agent further comprises logic to utilize the encrypted user-specific data from the repository to log into the resource through the network, and in one embodiment, action logic to perform one or more actions as instructed by the connector invoked by the action message. The agent further comprises, in one embodiment, extraction logic for extracting information resulting from of the agent's access to the data resource specified by the connector, and communication logic to communicate a result to the user or to another agent for further use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to enable a user to send an action message including secure credential. The system comprises a receiving logic to receive the action message from a user, a repository including encrypted user-specific data, and an agent to access a resource through a network, the agent directed as specified by a connector object invoked by the action message. The agent further comprises logic to utilize the encrypted user-specific data from the repository to log into the resource through the network, and in one embodiment action logic to perform one or more actions as instructed by the connector invoked by the action message. The agent further comprises, in one embodiment, extraction logic for extracting information resulting from of the agent's access to the data resource specified by the connector, and communication logic to communicate a result to the user or to another agent for further use.

Abstract: A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The system includes an apparatus and method for processing text expressions in a computer system. The apparatus comprises a user input device for receiving an input text expression; a parser to identify the keyword in the input text expression, the parser including functions for linking the input text expression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input text expression; and a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input text expression was linked.

Abstract: A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The present mechanism includes an apparatus and method for processing te Xt e Xpressions in a computer system, the apparatus including: 1) an object database defining an information object with an associated keyword; 2) a user input device for receiving an input te Xt e Xpression; 3) a parsing device for identifying the keyword in the input te Xt e Xpression, the parsing device including functions for linking the input te Xt e Xpression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input te Xt e Xpression; and 4) a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input te Xt e Xpression was linked.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a request is described. The method comprises receiving an input text expression from a user on a device, and parsing the input text expression to identify a keyword. The method further comprises determining a connector based on the keyword, and filling in a template in the connector, based on the input text expression. The method further comprises launching an agent identified by the connector based on the template, to perform predetermined tasks.

Abstract: A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing text expressions in a computer system, the apparatus including; 1) an object database defining an information object with an associated keyword; 2) a user input device for receiving an input text expression; 3) a parsing device for identifying the keyword in the input text expression, the parsing device including functions for linking the input text expression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input text expression; and 4) a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input text expression was linked.

Abstract: A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing text expressions in a computer system, the apparatus including: 1) an object database defining an information object with an associated keyword; 2) a user input device for receiving an input text expression; 3) a parsing device for identifying the keyword in the input text expression, the parsing device including functions for linking the input text expression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input text expression; and 4) a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input text expression was linked.

Abstract: A natural language-based information organization and collaboration tool for a computer system is disclosed. The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing text expressions in a computer system, the apparatus including: 1) an object database defining an information object with an associated keyword; 2) a user input device for receiving an input text expression; 3) a parsing device for identifying the keyword in the input text expression, the parsing device including functions for linking the input text expression to the information object based on the keyword identified in the input text expression; and 4) a user output device for displaying to the user the identity of the information object to which the input text expression was linked.