Group-oriented communications user interface
Patent 5579472 Issued on November 26, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 9, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 9, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAccess control policies for an object oriented database, including access control lists which span across object boundaries 5339392 Method and apparatus for delegated communications in a computer system using trusted deputies Patent #: 5481715 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 337100 filed on 11/09/1994US Classes:715/751, Computer supported collaborative work between plural users340/7.29Terminal connected to other network (e.g., Internet)ExaminersPrimary: Bayerl, Raymond J.Assistant: Ho, Ruay Lian Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 003/14AbstractA system and methods are provided for displaying and processing communications via a variety of communications media using a personal computer. Messages received either wirelessly, for example, wireless e-mail, or over telephone wireline, such as voice mail or facsimile, are segregated and presented for review by the subscriber according to whether the originator is within a select group of routinely contacted individuals and also by type of media. The system includes a graphical user interface to provide an intuitive and efficient message processing capability. In alternative embodiments the apparatus and methods are self-documenting and facilitate communication to the system manufacturer. | |
