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System And Method For Circumventing Instant Messaging Do-Not-Disturb
US Patent:
8285796, Oct 9, 2012
Filed:
Dec 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/346201
Inventors:
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Mary Ellen Zurko - Groton MA, US
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Mary Ellen Zurko - Groton MA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709206, 709201
Abstract:
A system and method for circumventing a do-not-disturb status of an instant messaging user including defining requesting, from one or more do not disturb circumvention mediators, do-not-disturb status circumvention of an instant messaging user. Circumvention permission for the do-not-disturb status of the instant messaging user is received. The do-not-disturb status of the instant messaging user is circumvented based upon, at least in part, the circumvention permission.
System And Method For Circumventing Instant Messaging Do-Not-Disturb
US Patent:
8271593, Sep 18, 2012
Filed:
Mar 28, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/057805
Inventors:
Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Cynthia Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Mary Ellen Zurko - Groton MA, US
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Cynthia Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Mary Ellen Zurko - Groton MA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709206, 709201
Abstract:
A method and computer program product for defining one or more authorized users capable of granting do-not-disturb circumvention privileges, and receiving an indicator of a grant of do-not-disturb circumvention privileges to a circumventing user by the one or more authorized users. A do-not-disturb status of an instant messaging user is circumvented based upon, at least in part, the grant of do-not-disturb circumvention privileges.
System And Method For Circumventing Instant Messaging Do-Not-Disturb
US Patent:
8386572, Feb 26, 2013
Filed:
Dec 31, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/347584
Inventors:
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Mary Ellen Zurko - Groton MA, US
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Mary Ellen Zurko - Groton MA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709206, 379 8813, 379 9302, 37920101, 455 70, 4554121
Abstract:
A system and method for circumventing a do-not-disturb status of an instant messaging user including defining a trusted user. A do-not-disturb status of an instant messaging user is identified. The trusted user is allowed to circumvent the do-not-disturb status of the instant messaging user.
Collaborative Arbitration Of Polling Results In A Collaborative Computing Environment
US Patent:
8645468, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Nov 8, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/557583
Inventors:
Patrick O'Sullivan - Dublin, IE
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Gary Denner - Dublin, IE
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Carol S. Zimmet - Boxborough MA, US
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Gary Denner - Dublin, IE
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Carol S. Zimmet - Boxborough MA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
G06F 17/00
G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 7/00
US Classification:
709205, 709206, 707601, 707602, 707603, 707604, 707610
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to arbitrating polling results and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for collaborative arbitration of polling results in a collaborative environment. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for collaborative arbitration of polling results in a collaborative environment can be provided. The method can include placing a poll within a message and sending the message to a select group of collaborators in the collaborative environment. The method further can include receiving poll results from a collaborator in the select group in a reply to the message, extracting the poll results from the reply and placing the poll within a new message along with the extracted poll results. Thereafter, the new message can be sent to the select group.
Method Of Giving The Invitee Information On An Instant Messaging Meeting Prior To Acceptance
US Patent:
2008005, Feb 28, 2008
Filed:
Aug 22, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/466146
Inventors:
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Cora Clerkin - Drogheda, IE
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Patrick J. O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Sonya Purcell - Cashel, IE
Cora Clerkin - Drogheda, IE
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Patrick J. O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Sonya Purcell - Cashel, IE
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709204
Abstract:
A method for distributing information to an invitee of an instant messaging (IM) meeting prior to acceptance of the meeting. The method includes initiating an instant message (IM) meeting via a moderator. The next step includes sending an invitation to an invitee to join the meeting. The invitation includes the following forms of information chosen to be displayed by the moderator, (i) the participants' names, (ii) the length of time of the chat, (iii) the chat history, and (iiii) whether the meeting is in lock-down mode. The method concludes with displaying a menu having check boxes to the invitee. The check boxes allow the invitee to request additional information about the IM meeting.
System And Method For Preempting A User's Activity State In Instant Messaging Systems
US Patent:
2008007, Mar 20, 2008
Filed:
Sep 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/533395
Inventors:
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Cora Clerkin - Drogheda, IE
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Patrick J O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Sonya Purcell - Cashel, IE
Cora Clerkin - Drogheda, IE
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Patrick J O'Sullivan - Ballsbridge, IE
Sonya Purcell - Cashel, IE
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709206, 568442, 709203
Abstract:
A system and method for preempting a user's activity state in instant messaging (IM). The system includes a server node configured to administer an IM application. At least one client node is operably associated via a network to the server node. The at least one client node is configured to receive and transmit instant messages via the IM application. The client node permits a user to do at least one of, (i) enable a user about to go offline alert signal or (ii) disable a previously set user about to go offline alert signal.
Controlling Active And Passive Participation In A Thread Of Conversation
US Patent:
2008008, Apr 3, 2008
Filed:
Oct 3, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/538200
Inventors:
Patrick J. O'Sullivan - Dublin, IE
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Gary Denner - Co. Kildare, IE
Cora Clerkin - Co. Louth, IE
Sonya Purcell - Co. Tipperary, IE
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Gary Denner - Co. Kildare, IE
Cora Clerkin - Co. Louth, IE
Sonya Purcell - Co. Tipperary, IE
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709204, 709224
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to instant messaging and persistent chats and provide a method, system and computer program product for controlling active and passive participation among participants in a thread of conversation in an instant messaging session or persistent chat. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling active and passive participation among participants in a thread of conversation can be provided. The method can include creating a thread of conversation in a messaging system, adding participants to the thread, classifying the participants as one of either active or passive, and permitting only those participants classified as active participants to post to the thread while providing merely a view of the thread to the passive participants.
System And Method To Control Caching For Offline Scheduling
US Patent:
2008009, Apr 17, 2008
Filed:
Oct 2, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/537857
Inventors:
Cynthia E. Barber-Mingo - Westford MA, US
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Patrick J. O'Sullivan - Dublin, IE
Gary Denner - Celbridge, IE
Ruthie D. Lyle - Durham NC, US
Patrick J. O'Sullivan - Dublin, IE
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 15/02
US Classification:
705 9
Abstract:
Systems and methods to control caching for offline scheduling services. Exemplary embodiments include a computerized method for managing electronic calendar schedules, including selectively providing calendar information to a chairperson for caching the calendar information related to a group of users while connected to a network, defining a relationship with the chairperson, defining an information level depending on the relationship with the chairperson, periodically updating a log file that contains data related to the information level and responding to a proposed meeting schedule.
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