A method, apparatus, system, and user interface are provided for managing e-mail rules and alert subscriptions from multiple sources. Alert messages and persistent state objects, such as cookies, are examined to determine whether they relate to an alert subscription. If an e-mail message or persistent...http://www.google.com.hk/patents/US7467183?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US7467183 - Method, apparatus, and user interface for managing electronic mail and alert messages