Patent ID: 7870194
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for sharing calendar information, the method comprising: determining whether a sender is authorized to send calendar information to another by examining registration rights associated with the sender, wherein examining registration rights associated with the sender uses an authentication process; upon determining that the registration rights associated with the sender are valid, receiving input from the sender associated with sending the calendar information to the another using one of a plurality of entry points, the plurality of entry points comprising a calendar toggle button and a calendar tab; receiving calendar information settings from the sender; publishing the calendar information on the Internet based on the calendar information settings; sharing a portion of the published calendar information by providing access, to only a transaction, from among a plurality of transactions, in the calendar information to the another, wherein the access is provided by setting a time frame limit for the portion of the published calendar information using a rolling time window, the rolling time window comprising a plurality of specified durations during which access to the transaction in the calendar information is provided to the another, wherein an implied date range created by the plurality of durations shifts at a specified time to create a rolling effect for a shared calendar comprising the calendar information; and setting a detail level for controlling an amount of the calendar information published to the Internet.