Patent ID: 8407302
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method to manage a meeting invitation to a sub-invitee, the computer implemented method comprising: a meeting coordinating computer detecting a meeting invitation, for a meeting, sent from a meeting moderator's computer to a primary invitee's computer, wherein the primary invitee's computer is utilized by a primary invitee to the meeting; the meeting coordinating computer intercepting a response from the primary invitee's computer, wherein the response comprises a request for a sub-invitee to accompany the primary invitee to the meeting; in response to the meeting coordinating computer initially determining that the sub-invitee is authorized to attend the meeting, the meeting coordinating computer transmitting the request to the meeting moderator's computer; in response to the meeting coordinating computer receiving additional authorization from the meeting moderator's computer to invite the sub-invitee to the meeting, the meeting coordinating computer transmitting the meeting invitation to a sub-invitee's computer that is utilized by the sub-invitee, wherein the additional authorization is provided by another primary invitee whose authority for coordinating the meeting matches that of a moderator of the meeting; the meeting coordinating computer establishing a minimum level within an enterprise organization chart for issuing meeting invitations; and the meeting coordinating computer permitting only primary invitees holding positions above the minimum level within the enterprise organization chart to recommend sub-invitees to the meeting.