Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer conferencing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-20
2010-06-29
Vaughn, Jr., William C (Department: 2444)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer conferencing
C709S205000, C715S758000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07747685
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided for automatically detecting display sharing, setting display sharing status, and generating alerts in instant messaging. If the display is shared, the present invention intercepts an instant message before it is displayed and generates alerts to senders. Senders have options to display the message, delete the message, or allow the message to be queued until display is no longer shared. Alternatively, if the sender's instant messaging application supports the functionality, the mechanism of the present invention may present the user with options to display the message or allow the message to be queued until display is no longer shared without sending an alert message. A privacy list of contacts may be automatically built when integrated with a calendar system for controlling instant messaging access and behavior.
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Chen Yen-Fu
Handy-Bosma John Hans
Selvage Mei Yang
Walker Keith Raymond
Cheema Umar
International Business Machines - Corporation
Steinberg William H.
Vaughn, Jr. William C
Yee & Associates P.C.
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