System for collection and distribution of calendar information

US7035913B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. · US

Inventors

• Jerlyn Culp · Fort Collins, US
• K Douglas Gennetten · Fort Collins, US
• Michelle Lehmeier · Loveland, US
• Michael Rudd · Fort Collins, US
• Steven L. Webb · Loveland, US
• Brian J. Brown · Eastleigh, GB
• Steven Breidenbach · San Diego, US
• James Albritton-McDonald · Bellvue, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 28, 2001
• Grant date: Apr 25, 2006
• Expiry date: Sep 9, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/109
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a system for obtaining and distributing calendar information from one or more calendar sources, as may be defined by a user, in a manner that allows for easy incorporation of the obtained calendar information into a personal or group calendar database. A collection and distribution unit is provided for obtaining calendar information from a predetermined calendar source. If necessary, the collection and distribution unit may convert the obtained calendar information into a predetermined format. Calendar data is distributed by the collection and distribution unit in accordance with preferences specified by a subscriber record.