Multi-layered online calendaring and purchasing

US9384474B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AOl · US

Inventors

• Theodore H. Barnett · Mill Valley, US
• Anthony A. Espinoza · San Francisco, US
• Vengpui Louis Lao · Oakland, US
• David C. Sobotka · Redwood City, US
• Andrew Zaeske · Los Altos, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 10, 2013
• Grant date: Jul 5, 2016
• Expiry date: May 3, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S715/963
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method and system for generating and displaying a calendar containing user-selected events from user-selected categories. A plurality of categories of events are provided. The user can select which categories are of interest, and then select individual events within those categories. Events are overlaid on a calendar unique to the user. Calendars may also be shared among a number of selected users, if desired. Online purchasing and related actions can be associated with each event.