Patent ID: 8271591

Claim:
A method for managing communications of a user, comprising: receiving identity information relating to the user; configuring a do not disturb mode of operation for a communications manager; receiving a communication from a communicating partner; obtaining a preference of the user that is stored in memory for withholding communications; storing a visual message log as a graphical user interface in the memory; withholding a notification to the user of receipt of the communication from the communicating partner while operating in the do not disturb mode of operation; creating an entry in the message log for the communication; logging receipt of the communication in the visual message log even though the notification is withheld from the user; comparing a name and an address of the communicating partner to scheduled activities in an electronic calendar; when the name and the address of the communicating partner is found in the electronic calendar, then retrieving a scheduled activity associated with the name and the address of the communicating partner; and presenting the scheduled activity in an electronic calendar.