公开(公告)号：US07747459B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US12126882

申请日：2008-05-25

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/06314 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for performing free-time searches that exploit information of the type used with electronic calendars. By leveraging advanced calendaring system information and using location, other context information such as corporate policy, legal constraints, and technology constraints, and user-specific preferences to provide a complete picture of a person's availability, the functionality (and therefore the value) of scheduling systems in increased, resulting in an ability to schedule meetings with more accuracy and less rework. Various allowable participation types for meeting invitees may be specified, and each invitee's availability is determined accordingly. Location-sensitive travel times (including optional user-specific travel time adjustments) are used in preferred embodiments when in-person participation is required.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于执行利用电子日历使用的类型的信息的空闲时间搜索的技术。 通过利用高级日历系统信息和使用位置，其他上下文信息（例如公司策略，法律约束和技术约束）以及用户特定偏好来提供人员可用性的完整图像，调度的功能（因此也是值） 系统增加，从而能够更准确地安排会议并减少返工。 可以指定会议受邀者的各种允许的参与类型，并且相应地确定每个受邀者的可用性。 在需要亲自参与的情况下，在优选实施例中使用位置敏感的旅行时间（包括可选的用户特定旅行时间调整）。

公开(公告)号：US20100050185A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12610288

申请日：2009-10-31

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for detecting and resolving conflicts in context information from various sources. That information may be used to automatically update one or more context sources and/or to validate or invalidate (until further notice or for a period of time) input from one or more context sources. Or, the updates can be made in response to the user's instructions. Rules are used in preferred embodiments to dictate the conflict resolution approach for individual users. Updating the context source is particularly useful when the source is an electronic calendar. Updates that may be made to the calendar include adding, deleting, or changing scheduled events and/or working hours. Invalidating data from a context source is particularly useful for lost, forgotten, misplaced, or loaned devices. Marking data from a context source as valid is preferably done when harmony among several context sources is detected. Context suppliers may be notified of errors or discrepancies in their context data.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测和解决来自各种来源的上下文信息中的冲突的技术。 该信息可以用于自动更新一个或多个上下文源和/或从一个或多个上下文源输入的验证或无效（直到进一步通知或一段时间）。 或者，可以根据用户的指示进行更新。 在优选实施例中使用规则来规定个体用户的冲突解决方法。 当源是电子日历时，更新上下文源尤其有用。 可能对日历进行的更新包括添加，删除或更改预定事件和/或工作时间。 丢失，忘记的，错放的或借用的设备对来自上下文源的数据的无效特别有用。 将数据从上下文源标记为有效时，优选在检测到若干上下文源之间的和声时进行。 上下文供应商可能会收到其上下文数据中的错误或差异。

公开(公告)号：US07318040B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US10245200

申请日：2002-09-17

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06Q90/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/063116 ,  G06Q10/1097

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for predicting and adjusting future working hours and calendar events for users of electronic calendars. Predictions may be made based on historical calendar data (e.g., a user's scheduled working hours/events and that user's actual working hours/events); based on updates to working hours or events; and/or based on external information. Rules are used in preferred embodiments to indicate the actions that should be taken when a particular condition occurs.

Abstract translation: 公布了用于预测和调整电子日历用户的未来工作时间和日历事件的技术。 预测可以基于历史日历数据（例如，用户的预定工作时间/事件和该用户的实际工作时间/事件）进行; 基于工作时间或事件的更新; 和/或基于外部信息。 在优选实施例中使用规则来指示当特定条件发生时应当采取的动作。

公开(公告)号：US08542990B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13592914

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G03B3/10

CPC classification number: G03B13/30

Abstract: Background blurring is provided when capturing an image using an image capture device. Input is received for initiating an image capture process for capturing an image at an image capture device, the image including at least a subject and a background. The image capture device is automatically focused closer than the subject for capturing the image with the background blurred responsive to receiving the input for initiating the image capture process.

Abstract translation: 当使用图像捕获装置拍摄图像时，提供背景模糊。 接收用于启动用于在图像捕获装置捕获图像的图像捕获处理的输入，所述图像至少包括对象和背景。 图像采集装置被自动地聚焦成比被摄体靠近以捕获背景模糊的图像，响应于接收用于启动图像捕获过程的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20120315026A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13592914

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G03B3/10

CPC classification number: G03B13/30

Abstract: Background blurring is provided when capturing an image using an image capture device. Input is received for initiating an image capture process for capturing an image at an image capture device, the image including at least a subject and a background. The image capture device is automatically focused closer than the subject for capturing the image with the background blurred responsive to receiving the input for initiating the image capture process.

Abstract translation: 当使用图像捕获装置拍摄图像时，提供背景模糊。 接收用于启动用于在图像捕获装置捕获图像的图像捕获处理的输入，所述图像至少包括对象和背景。 图像采集装置被自动地聚焦成比被摄体靠近以捕获背景模糊的图像，响应于接收用于启动图像捕获过程的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20110218832A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13108027

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/063118 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for calendar-based coverage monitoring are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving a coverage rule defining at least one covering entity for performing an activity for a covered entity and at least one period of time during which the multiple covering entities is to perform the activity. Individual calendars for the at least one covering entity are monitored and a change in one of the calendars is detected. It is then determined whether the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, and in response to determining that the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, a notification indicating violation of the coverage rule is automatically generated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于基于日历的覆盖监测的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 根据一个方面，一种方法包括：接收限定至少一个覆盖实体的覆盖规则，用于执行被覆盖实体的活动以及所述多个覆盖实体将在该时段期间执行所述活动。 对至少一个覆盖实体的个人日历进行监控，并检测其中一个日历的更改。 然后确定改变是否导致覆盖规则被违反，并且响应于确定该更改导致覆盖规则被违反，自动生成指示违反覆盖规则的通知。

公开(公告)号：US07957635B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12645901

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G03B3/10

CPC classification number: G03B13/30

Abstract: A method and system are described for providing background blurring when capturing an image using an image capture device. According to one aspect, input is received for initiating an image capture process for capturing an image of a subject at an image capture device. A depth of field for capturing the image of the subject in a half of the depth of field furthest from the image capture device is automatically determined. The image is captured using the automatically adjusted depth of field to provide background blurring in the captured image.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在使用图像捕获装置拍摄图像时提供背景模糊的方法和系统。 根据一个方面，接收用于启动用于在图像捕获装置捕获被摄体的图像的图像捕获处理的输入。 自动确定用于在离图像拍摄装置最远的景深的一半中拍摄被摄体的图像的景深。 使用自动调整的景深来捕获图像，以在捕获的图像中提供背景模糊。

公开(公告)号：US20080228547A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12126882

申请日：2008-05-25

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/06314 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for performing free-time searches that exploit information of the type used with electronic calendars. By leveraging advanced calendaring system information and using location, other context information such as corporate policy, legal constraints, and technology constraints, and user-specific preferences to provide a complete picture of a person's availability, the functionality (and therefore the value) of scheduling systems in increased, resulting in an ability to schedule meetings with more accuracy and less rework. Various allowable participation types for meeting invitees may be specified, and each invitee's availability is determined accordingly. Location-sensitive travel times (including optional user-specific travel time adjustments) are used in preferred embodiments when in-person participation is required.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于执行利用电子日历使用的类型的信息的空闲时间搜索的技术。 通过利用高级日历系统信息和使用位置，其他上下文信息（例如公司策略，法律约束和技术约束）以及用户特定偏好来提供人员可用性的完整图像，调度的功能（因此也是值） 系统增加，从而能够更准确地安排会议并减少返工。 可以指定会议受邀者的各种允许的参与类型，并且相应地确定每个受邀者的可用性。 在需要亲自参与的情况下，在优选实施例中使用位置敏感的旅行时间（包括可选的用户特定旅行时间调整）。

公开(公告)号：US20080140709A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11609065

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F17/3089 ,  H04L67/24

Abstract: A method for providing data handling information for use by a client of a pub/sub service to handle data published by the pub/sub service includes receiving a subscription request to a data tuple that includes source data from a client of the pub/sub service. When the request is received, a first subscription is provided for the client to the data tuple and a second subscription, distinct from the first subscription, is automatically provided for the client to a data handling tuple that is associated with the data tuple and that includes data handling information defining how the source data of the data tuple is to be handled by the client. A first notification message including the source data is generated and a second notification message, distinct from the first notification message, is generated that includes the data handling information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供数据处理信息的方法，供客户端使用，用于处理由酒吧/子服务发布的数据的数据处理信息包括：向包括源数据的数据元组接收订阅请求，该数据元组包括来自该公共/子服务的客户端的源数据 。 当接收到请求时，为客户端提供第一订阅给数据元组，并且与客户端自动提供与第一订阅不同的第二订阅用于与数据元组相关联的数据处理元组，并且包括 定义数据元组的源数据如何由客户端处理的数据处理信息。 产生包括源数据的第一通知消息，并且生成包含数据处理信息的与第一通知消息不同的第二通知消息。

公开(公告)号：US07284002B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10738560

申请日：2003-12-17

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  Paul W. Haverstock ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  Paul W. Haverstock ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L51/04 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99943 ,  Y10S707/99945

Abstract: A method, system, and product are disclosed for providing calendar-enhanced awareness/presence information for instant messaging systems and electronic status boards. This invention automates status transitions, enhances and automates status messages, and automates and extends the IM “who can see me” function. Additionally, this invention extends awareness to dimensions other than IM status, to include availability in-person, via telephone, via wireless device or wireless messaging device (e.g., pager).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法，系统和产品，用于为即时消息系统和电子状态板提供日历增强的感知/存在信息。 本发明自动化状态转换，增强和自动化状态消息，并自动化并扩展IM“谁能看到我”的功能。 此外，本发明还提供了除了IM状态之外的尺寸的意识，以通过无线设备或无线消息传送设备（例如，寻呼机）通过电话包括个人的可用性。