Abstract: A system and method for optimizing mobile communications with one or more message recipients is disclosed. The system is configured to create a unique URL and send it to a message recipient via an appropriate communication platform. The system waits for the unique URL to be requested and logs information from the web browser associated with the mobile communication device used to access the unique URL. The system may use this information to direct the mobile device user to a dynamically created web page. This methodology can be used to improve immediate and future communications by tailoring the message content and communication platform according to the message recipient's mobile device. The dynamic web page may also be configured to prompt the message recipient to execute a desired action, including downloading a compatible mobile app and changing message delivery preferences in order to optimize communications with the message recipient.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system configured to allow for the creation of a personalized communications network. A message recipient can establish one or more messaging relationships with persons and entities or message originators and configure their message recipient account to receive messages from the message originators without divulging or compromising the message recipient's contact information. The content and messaging platform for delivery of the messages can be customized based on a classification established for each messaging relationship between a message originator and a message recipient. A message originator can utilize the personalized communications network to send messages to multiple message recipients, even if the message originator does not have knowledge of, or direct access to, the contact information for the message recipients.

Abstract: A communications hub receives a messaging job creation request sent over a network connection. The messaging job creation request includes a destinations uniform resource locator (“URL”) plus an inline contents list containing content specifiers, a contents URL plus an inline destinations list containing recipient specifiers, or a destinations URL plus a contents URL. The destinations URL identifies a list of recipient specifiers, each with a delivery address and mode. The contents URL identifies content specifiers for content to be delivered. Some recipient specifiers include merge fields for merging values into message contents. The contents URL itself may include a merge field for merging to obtain a merged contents URL which then identifies a content specifier location. The URLs and the merge fields can appear in various combinations, thereby supporting flexible message customization without hindering bulk messaging.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for content scoring. Content from a variety of source feeds may be considered for inclusion in an aggregated feed, based on the content of the source feed. The content of the source feed may be “scored” according to a variety of user-configurable options, thereby identifying the most valuable content from the source feeds for inclusion in the aggregated feed. For example, certain content elements may be extracted from a variety of source feeds and then combined to create an aggregated feed where the aggregated feed contains only the highest scoring elements, as determined by the feed creator, from the various source feeds are used to create the aggregated feed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a query polling module that sends a request from a local computer to a remote computer. The request includes a request for query update information that is located on and/or is accessible to the remote computer. The local computer is in communication with one or more local databases over a local network. The remote computer is remote from the local network. The apparatus includes, in one embodiment, a query update receiver module that receives query update information from the remote computer and a query update module that updates a set of scheduled queries based on the query update information. The apparatus includes, in another embodiment, an execution module that sends each query of the updated set of scheduled queries to an applicable local database of the one or more local databases, and a results module that receives results of the queries and provides access to the results.

Abstract: A method of creating a message. The method includes recording a message. The method also includes identifying an audio merge tag in the message. The method further includes replacing the audio merge tag with alternative audio.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system configured to transform website content for display on mobile devices. Standard website content is captured and transformed into a customized form and format that is mobile device friendly. The relevant content is copied and pasted into a pre-configured template that provides content suitable for mobile device browsers. The content transformation may be automated or performed with user intervention. The transformation may be accomplished in real time, as content is requested, or prior to the request. In either case, after transformation, the mobile device friendly content is stored on a web server and may be updated on a periodic basis or “on demand” basis and made available for viewing at a later date.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing mobile communications with one or more message recipients is disclosed. The system is configured to create a unique URL and send it to a message recipient via an appropriate communication platform. The system waits for the unique URL to be requested and logs information from the web browser associated with the mobile communication device used to access the unique URL. The system may use this information to direct the mobile device user to a dynamically created web page. This methodology can be used to improve immediate and future communications by tailoring the message content and communication platform according to the message recipient's mobile device. The dynamic web page may also be configured to prompt the message recipient to execute a desired action, including downloading a compatible mobile app and changing message delivery preferences in order to optimize communications with the message recipient.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer system configured to allow for customizable communication options in a multi-user, multi-organizational environment. Computer-based system focuses on providing significant customization of the communications methodology, delivery, and relevance by focusing on security, integration of multiple community information applications (CIA), user preferences, and flexibility. A feed consumer of the communication feed can access a user interface, on a computer or a mobile computing device, to specify which communications are most relevant to the feed consumer according to the feed consumer's needs and desires. Additional embodiments provide for automated or enhanced communication using variables such as place, time, feed consumer affiliation, etc. to prioritize and adapt communication streams or feeds for a specific person or organization.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system configured to transform website content for display on mobile devices. Standard website content is captured and transformed into a customized form and format that is mobile device friendly. The relevant content is copied and pasted into a pre-configured template that provides content suitable for mobile device browsers. The content transformation may be automated or performed with user intervention. The transformation may be accomplished in real time, as content is requested, or prior to the request. In either case, after transformation, the mobile device friendly content is stored on a webserver and may be updated on a periodic basis or “on demand” basis and made available for viewing at a later date.

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system configured to allow for controlling the flow of communication options in a multi-user, multi-organizational environment. The computer-based system focuses on providing significant customization of the communication flow, delivery, and relevance by focusing on intermediation and integration of multiple disparate messaging platforms that may be used by a message originator to send messages to a message originator, providing for an integrated messaging platform. Additional embodiments provide for automated or enhanced communication using variables such as place, time, message recipient affiliation, etc. to prioritize and adapt message flow for a specific person or organization. While useful for many different environments, the most preferred embodiments of the present invention are adapted for use in an educational environment.

Abstract: Various implementations of the present invention are provided as a network computer system configured to allow for creating, rating, tracking, monitoring, and disseminating user-created and user-customizable messages. The network computer system provides a user interface that allows a user to create templates for message creation, messages from the templates, ratings for messages (message “bias”), databases for storing templates and messages (message queue), and ratings, as well as storage for information related to the monitoring and tracking of messages as they are delivered to the intended recipients. The ability to create multiple messages, with disparate content, intended for disparate audiences, with batch sorting and sending, is also provided. Messages can be provided via commercial messaging services such as email, snail mail, telephone, SMS, facsimile, social media networking sites (e.g. Facebook® messages, Twitter® “tweets”, etc.).

Abstract: The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a network computer system configured to allow for the tracking and reporting of user-specified events, including but not limited to, performance metrics and attendance data. This network computer system provides a user interface that allows a user to create metrics to be monitored, view and update event-related information, and to configure and review various pre-programmed and ad hoc reports so the users can monitor and evaluate performance metrics over time. Further, a wide variety of user and system generated alerts and messages or message events can be configured, allowing for automated and manual messaging related to the attendance or performance metrics that are being monitored. Alerts can be provided via email, non-electronic mail, telephone, SMS, facsimile, social networking sites and services (such as “tweets”), etc.