Patent ID: 7991721
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: G06Q,H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for determining differential availability, the method comprising: a) identifying, using a context sensor, a current context of a first entity; b) determining a current availability value of said first entity with respect to a second entity in accordance with an availability function maintained for said second entity; c) notifying said second entity of said current availability value of said first entity with respect to said second entity by presenting a representation of said current availability value of said first entity with respect to said second entity via a computer-controlled output medium, d) determining a current availability value of said first entity with respect to a third entity in accordance with an availability function maintained for said third entity; and e) notifying said third entity of said current availability value of said first entity with respect to said third entity by presenting a representation of said current availability value of said first entity with respect to said third entity via a computer-controlled output medium,