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Gmail

Definition: Application ontology for Gmail email platform, modeling messages, threads, labels, and email-specific communication patterns.

Parent: Artifact

See also: Google Calendar, Google Workspace

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This application ontology is not fully vetted and is subject to changes as we refine the modeling approach for third-party integrations.

Modeling Notes​

  • Gmail organizes emails in conversation threads rather than individual messages
  • Labels provide flexible categorization beyond traditional folder structures
  • Supports rich email content including attachments, inline images, and formatting
  • Integration with Google services enables smart features and automation
  • Conversation-based threading maintains context across email exchanges

Core Classes​

Message Structure​

  • Gmail Account - User email account with settings and preferences
  • Email Message - Individual email with headers, body, and metadata
  • Conversation Thread - Related messages grouped by subject and participants
  • Email Address - Sender/recipient identifier with display name
  • Message Body - Email content in plain text or HTML format
  • Attachment - Files attached to email messages

Organization Elements​

  • Label - Flexible categorization tags (replaces traditional folders)
  • Filter - Automated rules for message processing and labeling
  • Search Query - Advanced search expressions for finding messages
  • Mailbox - Container for messages (Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.)
  • Archive - Long-term message storage outside active mailboxes

Communication Features​

  • Contact - Person or entity with email address and metadata
  • Contact Group - Collection of related contacts
  • Signature - Automatic text appended to outgoing messages
  • Auto-Reply - Automated response messages
  • Priority Inbox - Intelligent message importance classification

Schema Structure​

Implementation Examples​

Email Message Structure​

@prefix gmail: <http://ontology.naas.ai/applications/gmail/> .
@prefix abi: <http://ontology.naas.ai/abi/> .
@prefix cco: <http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/> .

# Gmail account
gmail:UserAccount a gmail:GmailAccount ;
    rdfs:label "[email protected]"@en ;
    gmail:emailAddress "[email protected]" ;
    gmail:displayName "John Doe" ;
    gmail:hasLabel gmail:WorkLabel,
                   gmail:ProjectLabel,
                   gmail:ImportantLabel ;
    gmail:storageUsed "2.3GB" ;
    gmail:storageQuota "15GB" .

# Conversation thread
gmail:ProjectThread a gmail:ConversationThread ;
    rdfs:label "Q4 Project Planning Discussion"@en ;
    gmail:threadId "thread_12345" ;
    gmail:subject "Q4 Project Planning" ;
    gmail:messageCount 8 ;
    gmail:containsMessage gmail:InitialMessage,
                          gmail:ReplyMessage1,
                          gmail:ReplyMessage2 ;
    gmail:hasLabel gmail:ProjectLabel ;
    gmail:lastActivity "2024-01-15T14:30:00Z"^^xsd:dateTime .

Message Content​

# Individual email message
gmail:InitialMessage a gmail:EmailMessage ;
    rdfs:label "Project Planning Kickoff"@en ;
    gmail:messageId "msg_67890" ;
    gmail:fromAddress gmail:SenderContact ;
    gmail:toAddress gmail:RecipientContact1,
                    gmail:RecipientContact2 ;
    gmail:subject "Q4 Project Planning - Let's Schedule" ;
    gmail:sentDate "2024-01-10T09:00:00Z"^^xsd:dateTime ;
    gmail:hasBody gmail:MessageBody ;
    gmail:hasAttachment gmail:ProjectDocument ;
    gmail:isRead true ;
    gmail:isStarred false .

# Message body content
gmail:MessageBody a gmail:MessageBody ;
    rdfs:label "Project planning email body"@en ;
    gmail:contentType "text/html" ;
    gmail:textContent "Hi team, let's schedule our Q4 planning meeting..." ;
    gmail:htmlContent "<p>Hi team,</p><p>Let's schedule our Q4 planning meeting...</p>" ;
    gmail:wordCount 156 .

# Email attachment
gmail:ProjectDocument a gmail:Attachment ;
    rdfs:label "Q4_Project_Plan.pdf"@en ;
    gmail:fileName "Q4_Project_Plan.pdf" ;
    gmail:fileSize "2.1MB" ;
    gmail:mimeType "application/pdf" ;
    gmail:attachmentId "att_54321" .

Organization and Automation​

# Labels for organization
gmail:ProjectLabel a gmail:Label ;
    rdfs:label "Projects"@en ;
    gmail:labelName "Projects" ;
    gmail:labelColor "#4285f4" ;
    gmail:messageCount 47 ;
    gmail:isSystemLabel false .

# Email filter
gmail:ProjectFilter a gmail:Filter ;
    rdfs:label "Auto-label project emails"@en ;
    gmail:filterCriteria "from:[email protected] OR subject:project" ;
    gmail:applyLabel gmail:ProjectLabel ;
    gmail:markImportant true ;
    gmail:skipInbox false .

# Contact information
gmail:SenderContact a gmail:Contact ;
    rdfs:label "Jane Smith"@en ;
    gmail:emailAddress "[email protected]" ;
    gmail:displayName "Jane Smith" ;
    gmail:isFrequentContact true ;
    gmail:lastContactDate "2024-01-15T14:30:00Z"^^xsd:dateTime .

AI Integration Patterns​

Smart Compose & Reply​

  • Smart Compose - AI-powered email writing suggestions
  • Smart Reply - Quick response suggestions based on context
  • Grammar Check - Real-time writing assistance and corrections
  • Tone Detection - Analyze and adjust email tone for audience

Email Intelligence​

  • Priority Inbox - AI-driven importance classification
  • Spam Detection - Advanced filtering of unwanted messages
  • Phishing Protection - Security threat identification
  • Nudges - Reminders for follow-up actions

Productivity Features​

  • Schedule Send - Optimal timing for email delivery
  • Snooze - Intelligent email scheduling and reminders
  • Unsubscribe Suggestions - Automated subscription management
  • Meeting Detection - Automatic calendar event creation

Email Workflows​

Email Processing Workflow​

gmail:EmailProcessingWorkflow a abi:Workflow ;
    rdfs:label "Incoming Email Processing"@en ;
    abi:hasStep gmail:SpamCheck,
                gmail:FilterApplication,
                gmail:LabelAssignment,
                gmail:PriorityClassification ;
    abi:processesMessage gmail:IncomingMessage ;
    abi:outputsClassification gmail:ProcessedMessage .

Response Management​

gmail:ResponseWorkflow a abi:Workflow ;
    rdfs:label "Email Response Management"@en ;
    abi:triggeredBy gmail:ImportantMessage ;
    abi:suggestsReply gmail:SmartReply ;
    abi:schedulesFollowup gmail:FollowupReminder ;
    abi:tracksResponse gmail:ResponseMetrics .

Integration Points​

Google Services Integration​

  • Calendar Integration - Meeting invitations and scheduling
  • Drive Integration - File attachments and sharing
  • Contacts Integration - Address book synchronization
  • Tasks Integration - Email-to-task conversion

Third-Party Integrations​

gmail:CRMIntegration a abi:Integration ;
    rdfs:label "Gmail-CRM Integration"@en ;
    abi:synchronizesData gmail:EmailThreads,
                         abi:CustomerRecords ;
    abi:enablesTracking gmail:EmailOpens,
                        gmail:LinkClicks ;
    abi:createsActivities abi:CRMActivities .

Security and Privacy​

Security Features​

  • Two-Factor Authentication - Enhanced account security
  • Confidential Mode - Expiring messages with access controls
  • Advanced Protection - Enhanced security for high-risk users
  • Security Alerts - Suspicious activity notifications

Privacy Controls​

gmail:PrivacySettings a gmail:AccountSettings ;
    rdfs:label "Privacy Configuration"@en ;
    gmail:enablesConfidentialMode true ;
    gmail:blocksExternalImages false ;
    gmail:enablesReadReceipts true ;
    gmail:allowsDataProcessing gmail:SmartFeatures .

Analytics and Insights​

Email Metrics​

  • Response Time - Average time to respond to emails
  • Email Volume - Sent/received message statistics
  • Thread Length - Conversation complexity metrics
  • Attachment Usage - File sharing patterns

Productivity Analytics​

gmail:ProductivityMetrics a abi:Analytics ;
    rdfs:label "Gmail Productivity Analytics"@en ;
    abi:measuresMetric gmail:ResponseTime,
                       gmail:EmailVolume,
                       gmail:ThreadEngagement ;
    abi:providesInsights gmail:CommunicationPatterns ;
    abi:suggestsOptimizations gmail:WorkflowImprovements .

See Also​