Microsoft continues to bet on AI: this patent suggests that it could improve the functions offered by the Outlook Calendar

Talking about mythical Microsoft applications is talking about Windows, Skype, Office and Outlook. Yes, I miss some, but there are many. And now this news affects Outlook, the popular multiplatform email manager with which we can manage all communications via _e-mail_ that we have.

Although the competition is increasingly fierce, with Google devouring everything in its path with its services, Outlook continues at the foot of the canyon, standing up to the almighty GmailAnd the best way to do that is to have continuous support in the form of frequent updates. We have seen from a renewed interface, the integration with Cortana and now a greater use of Artificial Intelligence to improve the user experience.

Bet on AI

At Microsoft they have their sights set on the increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence and that is demonstrated with purchases like the one that they made Lobe. For Microsoft, Artificial Intelligence is the future.

And it seems that the American company is testing the idea of ​​adding new features to Outlook, specifically to its Calendar. That is at least what the latest patent discovered suggests that the Outlook calendar could benefit from more features that would come thanks to the company's commitment to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The new system would be in charge, for example, of studying and tracking our entire agenda, looking for appointments and meetings and proposing possible dates and times for carry them out. What's more, I would cross data to avoid possible duplication and all without our having to intervene at any time, at least until the time comes to confirm the date.

In addition, it is an AI that is proactive, anticipates the facts If we have a flight scheduled and noted in the diary, the system would be in charge of proposing all kinds of actions that we would normally carry out. From looking for the most appropriate means of transport, to the shortest route to the airport or possible hotels at the destination.

In addition and depending on the activity on our calendar, it may include future related events as well as refer to other appointments, meetings or Previous events that have some kind of relationship with the current one.

As we always say in these cases, for now it is only a patent, so we don't know if it will finally become a reality or notThe difference, however, compared to other cases, is that since it is not _hardware_, it may be more feasible for it to finally materialize into something real.

Source | Windows United