Patents by Inventor Mohamed Anas Abbar
Mohamed Anas Abbar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10909506Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Publication number: 20190272510Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin FITZPATRICK, Jeff ELDRIDGE, Mohamed Anas ABBAR
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Patent number: 10332077Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Publication number: 20180150803Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin FITZPATRICK, Jeff ELDRIDGE, Mohamed Anas ABBAR
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Patent number: 9864975Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Publication number: 20170083875Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Patent number: 9542670Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Publication number: 20150199654Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Patent number: 8959147Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Publication number: 20110060795Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Patent number: 7856483Abstract: Information management systems with time zone information, including event scheduling processes are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented scheduling method that can include identifying a difference between a participant time zone and a user time zone, reviewing availability information for the participant and/or one or more selected time preference periods for the participant, and selecting a time range for an event. The method can further include reviewing one or more selected time preference periods for the user. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a computer-implemented method for associating time zone information with a contact in an information management program application that includes selecting a contact, analyzing contact information associated with the contact, and determining a time zone for the contact based on the analysis of the contact information.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Jeff Eldridge, Mohamed Anas Abbar
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Patent number: 7729900Abstract: A method and computer-readable medium are provided for consistent configuration of language support between an operating system and application programs. According to the method, an integrated process is provided for receiving and implementing one or more language settings for an operating system and one or more language settings for application programs. The integrated process includes prompting a user for new language settings for both the operating system and the application programs. The language settings for the operating system may include language group support, user interface language, keyboard layout, preferences for standards and formats, and other settings. The language settings for the application programs may include preferences for a user interface language and a default language for use in the application programs. Once the language settings have been received from the user, the new settings may be applied and utilized in future operations of the computer system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Moore, David Yalovsky, Mohamed Anas Abbar, Athapan Arayasantiparb
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Patent number: 7366500Abstract: The present invention provides a lookup service for shorthand terms directly from within an application. A lookup pane is provided to the user from which they can lookup a definition for the shorthand term. The lookup pane provides a consistent user interface for looking up shorthand terms from within a suite of applications. After entering a shorthand term, a dictionary of shorthand terms is accessed to determine the definition. If desired, the user can choose to insert the definition of the term directly into a document. The lookup service is provided directly to the user without the user having to open a web page and search for the term.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David Yalovsky, Mohamed Anas Abbar, Athapan Arayasantiparb, Diane Malone
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Method and apparatus for visually emphasizing numerical data contained within an electronic document
Patent number: 7231590Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for visually emphasizing all of the numerical data contained in an electronic document. A determination is made as to whether a request to emphasize all of the numerical data in the electronic document has been received. If such a request is received, all of the numerical data within the electronic document is located and emphasized. Emphasizing may include adding a highlighting attribute to the located numerical data or adding other formatting to visually distinguish the numerical data from the remainder of the electronic document. A request may also be received to deemphasize the located numerical data. In response to receiving such a request, the emphasis is removed from the located numerical data.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mohamed Anas Abbar, Athapan Arayasantiparb, Thiti Wang-Aryattawanich -
Publication number: 20030212527Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for converting numbers between different units of measurement. When a string of text is entered into an application program, the string is analyzed to determine whether the string of text includes a number having an associated unit name. If the string of text includes a number having an associated unit name, the number is semantically labeled with schema information that identifies the unit name as a source unit of measurement. When a selection is received of the number or an indication that the number is labeled with schema information, a list of actions may be provided identifying conversion options available for the number. One of the conversion options may then be selected resulting in the conversion of the selected number to the destination unit of measure identified by the selected action. The converted number may then be inserted into the string of text to replace the selected number along with a unit name corresponding to the destination unit of measure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Moore, Mohamed Anas Abbar, Athapan Arayasantiparb