Method for creating adaptive distributions

US8019821B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• International Business Machines Corporation · US

Inventors

• Rick A. Hamilton, II · Charlottesville, US
• Jenny S. Li · Danbury, US
• Brian M. O'Connell · Morrisville, US
• Susan Williams · Sydney, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 26, 2007
• Grant date: Sep 13, 2011
• Expiry date: Jun 4, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/107
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method to dynamically create an adaptive distribution list through an application of a combination of mathematical, logical and/or programmable operations to existing static distribution lists or user directories. This list is created as part of the information message sent to the entries on the distribution list. In this invention, the user or sender does not need to interface with the Group creation modification tool. Another feature of the invention is that the newly created distribution lists can be temporarily or permanently saved as designed by the sender. This invention eliminates the need to separately create distribution and then send messages to the entries on the distribution list.