Patent ID: 7689448
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of entering and visualizing timing across time zones of a time-based event that is distinct from a current time from a system clock, the method comprising: displaying labels corresponding to a plurality of time zones; associating, via a processor, the plurality of time zones with at least one of home time, local time and remote time, wherein said home time comprises a time zone in which the user normally resides, said local time comprises a time zone in which a user is presently located and said remote time comprises any time zone other than the home time and the local time; receiving user input specifying a beginning time for the time-based event in a first time zone; concurrently displaying, adjacent to the labels, the beginning time of the time-based event in the plurality of time zones; and changing, via the processor, the beginning time of the time based event in terms of the local time based on a change in location of the user.