Patents by Inventor Paul B. Tracey

Paul B. Tracey 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).

  • Rich set of synchronization rules across multiple accounts with multiple folder and consent types
    Patent number: 7693832
    Abstract: A unique system and method that facilitates synchronizing data across multiple accounts at about the same time is provided. The system and method involve configuring an intelligent set of synchronization rules that can apply to various data types from one or more user accounts or storage locations. In addition, the system or method can leverage off of existing search folders or search queries to configure the synchronization rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Garrett R. Vargas, Paul B. Tracey, Sandra I. Vargas, Anh P. Tran, Chad M. Whitney