System, method, and apparatus for electronic communication initiation contingent on busyness
US8219624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/212
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method for electronic communication initiation contingent on busyness. The method includes receiving a request from a requester to contact a user. The requested contact includes a request to engage in electronic communication. The method also includes determining a busyness of the user. The busyness is determined by accessing a quantity of active contact related tasks for the user. The method also includes comparing the busyness of the user to a condition. The condition is a complex condition having threshold levels for a plurality of contact related tasks. The method also includes contacting the user in response to satisfaction of the condition.
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