METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING AN AUTO WAIT LIST PROCESS IN SCHEDULING OR CALENDARING APPOINTMENTS

摘要

A method and apparatus are disclosed for a method and apparatus for implementing an auto wait list process in scheduling or calendaring appointments. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting an appointment slot, wherein the appointment slot includes a date and a time and the appointment slot is unavailable for scheduling purposes. The method further includes enabling a user to submit the appointment slot to a wait list. In addition, the method includes saving the appointment slot as a wait list entry in the wait list at the user's submission. The method also includes notifying the user when the appointment slot becomes open due to rescheduling or cancellation, and asking the user whether the user wishes to accept the appointment slot. Furthermore, the method includes assigning the appointment slot to the user, and notifying the user of the assignment.

主权项

1. A method for implementing an auto wait list process in scheduling appointments, comprising:
selecting an appointment slot, wherein the appointment slot includes a date and a time and the appointment slot is unavailable for scheduling purposes; enabling a user to submit the appointment slot to a wait list; saving the appointment slot as a wait list entry in the wait list at the user's submission; notifying the user when the appointment slot becomes open due to rescheduling or cancellation, and asking the user whether the user wishes to accept the appointment slot; and assigning the appointment slot to the user, and notifying the user of the assignment.