Apparatus and methods for activity-based management of computer systems

    公开(公告)号:US09798986B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-24

    申请号:US13038501

    申请日:2011-03-02

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/06 G06Q10/10

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/06 G06Q10/101

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for performing computer system management on an activity basis. In one embodiment, computer-system-related items are associated with at least one activity to be performed using the computer system. Then, management procedures are established for the at least one activity. Next, when the computer system is used to perform the at least one activity, the computer-system-related items associated with the at least one activity are managed in accordance with the management procedures established for the at least one activity. In another embodiment, apparatus and methods monitor patterns of use of a computer system. Using information gathered during monitoring operations, activity models are formulated, and for each activity model a management plan is devised. After management plans have been devised for each activity model, the use of the computer system is monitored to identify actions being performed with the computer system. The identified actions are then compared with the activity models to determine which activity model best fits the identified actions. Management of computer-system-related items associated with the activity is then performed using the management plan associated with the activity model that best fits the actions being performed with the computer system.

    Implementing an integrated user interface for managing multiple virtual machines operative in a computing system
    82.
    发明授权
    Implementing an integrated user interface for managing multiple virtual machines operative in a computing system 有权
    实现集成的用户界面,用于管理在计算系统中运行的多个虚拟机

    公开(公告)号:US08108858B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-31

    申请号:US12132047

    申请日:2008-06-03

    IPC分类号: G06F9/455 G06F9/46 G06F15/173

    CPC分类号: G06F9/451 G06F9/45533

    摘要: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program of instructions executable by a digital processing apparatus of a computer system to perform operations concerning at least two virtual machines operative in the computer system, the operations comprising: detecting computer system resources associated with each of the at least two virtual machines; displaying an interactive, integrated graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device associated with the computer system, whereby the GUI simultaneously displays graphical elements representing the detected computer system resources associated with the virtual machines; receiving commands entered, at least in part, using the GUI to perform actions on the detected computer system resources associated with the virtual machines; and executing actions corresponding to the commands entered using the GUI on the detected computer system resources associated with the virtual machines while maintaining the independence of the operating environments of the virtual machines.

    摘要翻译: 一种非暂时的计算机可读介质,其存储可由计算机系统的数字处理装置执行的指令程序,以执行关于在所述计算机系统中操作的至少两个虚拟机的操作,所述操作包括:检测与每个所述计算机系统相关联的计算机系统资源 所述至少两个虚拟机; 在与计算机系统相关联的显示设备上显示交互式集成图形用户界面(GUI),由此GUI同时显示表示与虚拟机相关联的检测到的计算机系统资源的图形元素; 至少部分地使用所述GUI输入所输入的命令,以对与所述虚拟机相关联的检测到的计算机系统资源执行动作; 并且在维护虚拟机的操作环境的独立性的同时,在与虚拟机相关联的检测到的计算机系统资源上执行与使用GUI输入的命令相对应的动作。

    Methods and Apparatus for Managing and Distinguishing Instant Messaging Sessions and Threads
    84.
    发明申请
    Methods and Apparatus for Managing and Distinguishing Instant Messaging Sessions and Threads 审中-公开
    用于管理和区分即时消息会话和线程的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080177835A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US12056737

    申请日:2008-03-27

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16

    摘要: A method of managing instant messaging communication over a computer network is provided. One or more instant messaging session windows are organized in an instant messaging session manager. At least one distinguishing session characteristic is attributed to each of the one or more instant messaging session windows. The at least one distinguishing session characteristic is at least one of a sound clip associated with a user of the session, an instant messaging session window background associated with a user of the session, and a change in at least one of a color and an intensity of the instant messaging session window. The at least one distinguishing session characteristic increases a likelihood of identification of each of the one or more instant messaging session windows.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种通过计算机网络管理即时消息通信的方法。 一个或多个即时消息会话窗口被组织在即时消息会话管理器中。 至少一个区分会话特征归因于一个或多个即时消息会话窗口中的每一个。 所述至少一个区分会话特征是与会话的用户相关联的声音剪辑中的至少一个,与会话的用户相关联的即时消息会话窗口背景以及颜色和强度中的至少一个的变化 的即时通讯会话窗口。 该至少一个区分会话特性增加了识别一个或多个即时消息会话窗口中的每一个的可能性。

    Internet web browser with proximity sensitie hyperlink history report
    87.
    发明授权
    Internet web browser with proximity sensitie hyperlink history report 失效
    具有接近敏感超链接历史报告的互联网浏览器

    公开(公告)号:US06834372B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-21

    申请号:US09507485

    申请日:2000-02-10

    IPC分类号: G06F1700

    CPC分类号: G06F17/30876

    摘要: A web browser program presents historical information about hyperlinks shown on web pages. Initially, the computer determines whether it is receiving certain user input, such as placement of a cursor over a hyperlink for a certain time. When this occurs, the computer accesses a database to determine whether one or more users in a predefined access group have previously selected the hyperlink for the purpose of downloading underlying data represented by the hyperlink. Some examples of the underlying data include web pages, graphics images, software programs, and the like. If the hyperlink has not been previously selected, no action needs to be taken. However, if the database shows that the hyperlink has been previously selected, the computer consults the database to gather characteristics of the underlying data obtained from previous selections of the hyperlink by access group members. Such characteristics may include, for example, the data's size, date of last download, expired or “under construction” status of web site, errors occurring during the download, etc. The computer presents a report containing the characteristics gathered from the database.

    摘要翻译: Web浏览器程序提供有关网页上显示的超链接的历史信息。 最初,计算机确定它是否正在接收某个用户输入,例如在某个时间内在超链接上放置光标。 当这种情况发生时,计算机访问数据库以确定预定义访问组中的一个或多个用户是否先前选择了超链接以便下载由超链接表示的底层数据。 底层数据的一些示例包括网页,图形图像,软件程序等。 如果以前没有选择超链接,则不需要执行任何操作。 然而,如果数据库显示先前已经选择了超链接,则计算机将咨询数据库以收集由访问组成员从超级链接的先前选择获得的底层数据的特征。 这样的特征可以包括例如数据的大小,上次下载的日期,网站的过期或“正在建设”状态,在下载期间发生的错误等。计算机呈现包含从数据库收集的特征的报告。

    Apparatus in a computer system for pliant ergonomic pointing device
    89.
    发明授权
    Apparatus in a computer system for pliant ergonomic pointing device 失效
    在计算机系统中的装置,用于符合人体工学的指示装置

    公开(公告)号:US06195085B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-27

    申请号:US09056255

    申请日:1998-04-07

    IPC分类号: G09G508

    摘要: A hand held pointing device for use with a computer system having a graphic interface. The pointing device includes a body, and a communications device within the body for communicating movement signals to the computer system. The pointing device further includes a movement detection device within the body, coupled to the communications device, for detecting movement of the body by a computer user. The pointing device additionally includes a pliant outer shell having at least a portion of the body which dynamically conforms to a computer user's hand when the pointing device is held and manipulated by a computer user, such that the portion of the body which conforms to the computer user's hand provides comfort and efficient ergonomic cushioning to the computer user during computer system pointing device activities. The pointing device further includes at least one user input device for transferring data to the computer system via the pointing device. In addition, the pointing device includes an interior shell which prevents the portion of the body from contacting interior electronics located within the pointing device. The pliant outer shell may also be surrounded by a membrane for preventing the rupture of the portion of the body. The pliant outer shell portion of the body may be composed of a gel based on an elastomer compound. Liquid-crystal material, controlled by a host computer, can also be located on the exterior of the pointing device to provide visual feedback to the computer user.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于具有图形界面的计算机系统的手持式指示装置。 指示装置包括主体和身体内的用于将运动信号传送到计算机系统的通信装置。 指点设备还包括身体内的移动检测装置,其耦合到通信装置,用于检测计算机用户身体的移动。 指点设备另外包括柔软的外壳,其具有身体的至少一部分,其在指示设备由计算机用户握持和操纵时动态地符合计算机用户的手,使得身体的符合计算机的部分 用户的手在计算机系统指向设备活动期间为计算机用户提供舒适和高效的人体工程学缓冲。 指点设备还包括至少一个用户输入设备,用于经由指示设备将数据传送到计算机系统。 另外,指示装置包括防止身体的一部分接触位于指示装置内的内部电子装置的内部壳体。 柔软的外壳也可以被膜包围,以防止身体部分的破裂。 本体的柔软的外壳部分可以由基于弹性体化合物的凝胶组成。 由主计算机控制的液晶材料也可以位于指示装置的外部,以向计算机用户提供视觉反馈。

    Visual access to restricted functions represented on a graphical user
interface
    90.
    发明授权
    Visual access to restricted functions represented on a graphical user interface 失效
    在图形用户界面上可视化访问受限制的功能

    公开(公告)号:US5821933A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-13

    申请号:US528376

    申请日:1995-09-14

    摘要: Computer users access and/or execute a selected restricted function on a computer using a graphical user interface (GUI) by entering an iconic password that is defined by selecting two or more visual icons, called code icons, in a sequence called an iconic password sequence. The entered sequence is compared to a target sequence that represents the restricted function. If the entered sequence matches the target sequence, the user is permitted to execute/access the restricted function. The number of possible combinations in the target sequence, and therefore system security, can be increased by inputting both a code icon and a target site for one or more of the components of the target sequence.

    摘要翻译: 计算机用户使用图形用户界面(GUI)在计算机上访问和/或执行选定的限制功能,方法是输入通过选择两个或多个被称为代码图标的视觉图标(称为代码图标),被称为图标密码序列 。 将输入的序列与表示受限功能的目标序列进行比较。 如果输入的序列与目标序列匹配,则允许用户执行/访问受限功能。 可以通过输入目标序列的一个或多个组件的代码图标和目标站点来增加目标序列中可能的组合的数量,并因此增加系统的安全性。