Abstract: A method, system, and article of manufacture that help system administrators visualize the relationship between a global setting and the setting in each instance. One embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving a selection of a setting, determining an inheritance state for the selected setting, and displaying a graphical indication of the inheritance state of the selected setting. In some embodiments, the method further comprises displaying a graphical indication of the inheritance relationship between the selected setting and at least one related setting. The method may also include receiving a change inheritance relationship command, and changing the inheritance relationship for the selected setting.

Abstract: Highlighting related user interface controls to selected items improves the ease of use and the intuitiveness of a graphical user interface. In preferred embodiments, user interface controls that are related to a selected object in the display are uniquely highlighted when an object is selected to show the user what user interface options are related to or available to perform some action on the selected object. The preferred embodiments of related highlighted controls can be used in conjunction with prior art highlighted controls that show what actions are available to the user for the current environment or cursor location.

Abstract: An interactive presentation environment for eMeetings or the like that provides participants with more control over what they see and hear. One embodiment of the interactive presentation environment comprises a meeting recorder adapted to create a recording of a live meeting and a navigation control for selecting a portion of the recording to view during the live meeting. Some embodiment may further comprise a timeline control containing a first graphical indicator associated with a live position and a second graphical indicator associated with a current position, a bookmark control adapted to mark a portion of the recording for archiving, and a display operatively connected to the meeting recorder and the navigation control.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for changing the status of an existing email in a recipient email client inbox are provided. The method includes receiving a message from an email server that includes a message identifier identifying the existing email message, the existing email message transmitted to the recipient email client inbox. The method also includes retrieving the existing email message corresponding to the message identifier, replacing a date and time of the existing email message with a current date and time corresponding to a time the message is transmitted, and moving the existing email message to the top of an email queue of the recipient email client inbox. The method further includes marking the existing email message at the top of the email queue as unread and notating the existing email message with the date and time of the existing email message.

Abstract: An interactive presentation environment for eMeetings or the like that provides participants with more control over what they see and hear. One embodiment of the interactive presentation environment comprises a meeting recorder adapted to create a recording of a live meeting and a navigation control for selecting a portion of the recording to view during the live meeting. Some embodiment may further comprise a timeline control containing a first graphical indicator associated with a live position and a second graphical indicator associated with a current position, a bookmark control adapted to mark a portion of the recording for archiving, and a display operatively connected to the meeting recorder and the navigation control.

Abstract: A collaboration system is provided in combination with a system administration monitoring system. The monitoring software for the system may recognize an error or other event in a component that is being monitored. The monitoring software then sends a message to all administrators that may be associated with the error or event. When an administrator receives an alert, the administrator may choose to join a collaborative resolution session. When a plurality of administrators joins a collaborative resolution session, each administrator is presented with a user interface at his or her console. The user interface may present one or more shared system administration elements, such as system administration portals, and one or more collaboration elements, such as instant messaging elements or the like. Participating administrators may then communicate using the collaboration elements to attempt to resolve an error or other event. Users may share additional system administration elements.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product implement dynamic authority for a user to perform tasks on a resource. A user selected task on a resource is identified and analyzed to determine whether the task changes a state of the resource. When determined that the task changes a state of the resource, then a relationship of the resource to related resources is analyzed. Access to tasks on the resource is dynamically determined for the user based upon the identified relationship of the resource to related resources. Based on the analysis performed, access is denied or a summary of side effects with confirmation is presented.

Abstract: A method for dynamically searching of audio-visual and related content including: receiving an audio-visual content; displaying the audio-visual content to a user; obtaining one or more keywords from the audio-visual content; requesting an Internet search based on the keywords; receiving one or more search results responsive to the request for an Internet search; and providing the search results to the user.

Abstract: A method of visually indicating transfer of data in response to a pointing device data transfer command is provided. A display position indicator on a display screen is modified based on a data transfer command. Data transfer is animated on the display screen based on the data transfer command from a pointing device.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing messages. A viewport is displayed on a display in association with a chat window in which the viewport defines an area on the display. The image is defined as graphical data in the area defined by the viewport to form a selected image in response to a user input to select an image. A marker is placed in a text message in the chat window in which the marker is associated with the selected image.

Abstract: A convenient and secure system and method for access to any number of password-protected computer applications, web sites and forms without adding to the user cognitive load and without circumventing the inherent security of such password-protection schemes. An existing password field on a device display is overlaid with password wallet pop-up field which allows a wallet “master” key to unlock the wallet. An application-specific and/or user-specific password is automatically retrieved from the wallet and entered into the password field with no other user action required.

Abstract: A multi-range data set graph control and adjustment process. A multi-range data set graph adjustment control can include a graph display having at least two axises. At least one of the axises can include a contiguous set of selectable and adjustable segments. A rescaling processor can be configured to rescale segments which are adjacent to an adjusted segment in a proportional manner according to the distance of each of the adjacent segments from the adjusted segment. Also, a graph display plotter can be configured to plot graphs of data in the multi-range data set according the scale of each segment in the contiguous set of selectable and adjustable segments. Notably, the control can be included in an application server analysis tool to provide a visual display of multi-range data sets produced by the analysis tool.

Abstract: An easy-to-use, intuitive previewing technique for enabling users to refresh their memories about the content of Web pages and/or files and other documents by previewing that content. The disclosed techniques enable previewing content without actually navigating to the Web page or without actually opening the file or document. A “previewer” graphic image may be dragged over a hyperlink or file name (or file icon) to signal that a preview of the associated Web page or file should be rendered.

Abstract: A multi-range data set graph control and adjustment process. A multi-range data set graph adjustment control can include a graph display having at least two axises. At least one of the axises can include a contiguous set of selectable and adjustable segments. A rescaling processor can be configured to rescale segments which are adjacent to an adjusted segment in a proportional manner according to the distance of each of the adjacent segments from the adjusted segment. Also, a graph display plotter can be configured to plot graphs of data in the multi-range data set according the scale of each segment in the contiguous set of selectable and adjustable segments. Notably, the control can be included in an application server analysis tool to provide a visual display of multi-range data sets produced by the analysis tool.

Abstract: The present invention, which meets the needs identified above, is an improved computer display device which is capable of displaying more computer desktop space than traditional display devices. The invention comprises a display monitor and at least one display module. The display monitor and the display module each contain their own desktop real estate. When the display module and the display monitor are connected together, the two desktops merge and create the improved desktop.

Abstract: A convenient and secure system and method for access to any number of password-protected computer applications, web sites and forms without adding to the user cognitive load and without circumventing the inherent security of such password-protection schemes. An existing password field on a device display is overlaid with password wallet pop-up field which allows a wallet “master” key to unlock the wallet. An application-specific and/or user-specific password is automatically retrieved from the wallet and entered into the password field with no other user action required.

Abstract: A method of previewing a graphical image corresponding to an icon in a clipboard is provided. A paste command is received from a user. A determination is made whether a plurality of objects are stored within the clipboard. A clipboard may be displayed adjacent a display position indicator, if it is determined a plurality of objects are within the clipboard. An icon preview instruction is received from a user. A graphical image associated with the icon is displayed in response to the icon preview instruction.

Abstract: A method of visually indicating transfer of data in response to a pointing device data transfer command is provided. A display position indicator on a display screen is modified based on a data transfer command. Data transfer is animated on the display screen based on the data transfer command from a pointing device.

Abstract: A method and implementing system are provided in which a user is enabled to view source code within a context of the screen presentation which is created by the source code. In an exemplary embodiment, a graphical user interface (GUI) is selectively overlaid upon a content screen display. The GUI includes a translucent area through which a user is able to view screen content underlying the GUI in order to maintain a visual relationship and orientation between selected screen content and related underlying source code. The GUI also includes a “hot spot” highlighted area. A user is enabled to manipulate the GUI and the hot-spot contained therein to areas of interest on the screen being displayed. The GUI displays markers to indicate beginning and ending points of source code elements for screen areas which are proximate to the hot-spot area in the GUI.

Abstract: The present invention is a graphical user interface and method of operation for searching, and selecting items from, a database. The invention provides a convenient mechanism to thoroughly search a database for useful items. The invention runs in the background, dynamically annotating the active part of a main application's user interface with an indicator, to show a user of a main application that useful items may be available in a database. The trigger for initially activating the mechanism for searching and selecting in a main application is the same as the trigger for activating another round of searching the database, thus minimizing the diversion of a user's attention away from the main application. A user may select an item from the database for use in the main application. This might involve inserting a word into text with a word processor; the items may be words, and the database may be a thesaurus or dictionary, for example.