Abstract: Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for local availability of products and services on a sales user interface. Through use of the present invention, availability of goods and corresponding services offered at a location near the user may be communicated to a consumer, thereby informing the consumer of desirable services and goods. A method for identifying services corresponding to a product available to a user based on user location may include monitoring user interaction with network navigation software operating on an information handling system. A product is identified based on the monitored user interaction with the network navigation software and a service corresponding to the identified product determined, the service determination based on user location.

Abstract: Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user.

Abstract: Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the display of a main web page image or several major web page images as well as the optional display of a layer menu facilitates web browsing. The layer menu tracks the latest web pages which have been accessed by the user. Tracking may also be performed by a user selectable means including topic word. Buttons may be provided on the tool bar to choose between the display of a single main web page or the display of several web pages simultaneously. The layer menu may include thumbnails as well as the URL.

Abstract: Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system an modify an order for approval by the originating user.

Abstract: The phone number or other identifying information of an incoming phone call or other network communication is optionally stored, and a call-back is optionally scheduled. The user is prompted whether to schedule a call back, and if so, a call-back sequence is initiated at an appropriate time. When a call-back sequence is initiated, the scheduled call-back number or address may be automatically dialed, or alternatively the user selects whether to go forward with the call-back routine, at which time the call-back continues if the user selects an affirmative response. As an option, the user can delay the call-back to a predetermined time in the future, or the call-back can be rescheduled or canceled. Associated notes or other text can be saved in a calendar along with the scheduled call-back event to remind the user the reason and subject matter of the call back. The invention provides integrated communications and calendaring features.

Abstract: A video editing system uses simple heuristics and parameters on video footage to provide a condensed version of the footage. The editing system automatically provides either a finished condensed version of the footage or selects a plurality of clips based on the heuristics and parameters. The clips are optionally further edited by a user to produce a condensed version. The condensed version is transferable to any desired media suitable for storing video. A user interface enables the user to select heuristics to identify video clips from the footage. Parameters are also be set to automatically edit the clips in a desired manner. Temporal combinations of heuristics and parameters form templates, which are used to assemble desired clips for selected types of events.

Abstract: An information system that determines the apparent emotional state of the user and, based upon that determination, reacts appropriately. Appropriate reactions of the system include marking user text input to convey the apparent emotional state of the user to recipients. Other embodiments incorporate reactions of the system that warn or prompt a user, prior to system execution of a user directed operation, when the system has determined that the apparent emotional state of the user merits a warning or a prompt.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable user interface. A method of configuring a user interface of an information handling system based on utilization of ports included with the information handling system may include monitoring a plurality of ports included on the information handling system. Utilization by a device of a port of the plurality of ports is monitored, the device communicatively coupled to at least one port of the plurality of ports. A user-interface operating on the information handling system is configured based on the determined utilization by the device of the port of the plurality of ports.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for classification of media content based upon user-defined classifications. A compilation of media content in conformity with the user-defined classifications and desired criteria may be automatically produced in accordance with the present invention. The system and method of the present invention may also be capable of selecting pieces of media content depending upon the user's mood and current activity.

Abstract: A method is provided for locating and navigating to the site home of a network site in an information network such as the Internet, an Intranet, or the like from a site page within the network site. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes the steps of receiving a request to navigate from a site page to the site home of the network site, determining a site home for the network site, and when a site home is found for the network site, navigating to the site home in response to the received request so information provided by the site home may be communicated to a user. The method may be implemented as a program of instructions storable on a medium readable by an information handling system for causing the information handling system to perform the steps of the method.

Abstract: A method for extending the warranty on a first good by purchasing additional, related goods, involves a determination of the cost per unit time of the warranty extension for the first good based on information received about such first good. Information about at least one good which is related to the first good is received, and in a dollar amount corresponding to such related good is determined based on such information. The method can be incorporated into a computer-implemented system or a software program, and is particularly suitable for use when the goods are computer systems, and the additional goods relate to such computer systems. Still another purchased goods about extended warranty offers. Such a warranty reminder is presented to a customer without the customer having to actively seek out information that would otherwise trigger a warranty offer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for saving data in a variety of different media types are described. The systems and methods receive source data having a source media type. The source data is converted to a destination media type and output. Representative conversions include converting video and audio presentations to text based files, converting multiple segments of a video source into individual image files, and assembling multiple input files having differing media types into a single media type such as a slide presentation or video file.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing company-only e-mail are disclosed. The systems and methods detect a tag in an e-mail that designates the e-mail as “company only.” If the tag is present, the systems and methods of the present invention prevent the e-mail from being sent to a recipient that is not within the company. In one aspect, the system detects the tag within an e-mail client. In another aspect, the system detects the tag within an e-mail server. In still another aspect, the system detects the tag within a firewall. In a still further aspect, the system detects the tag within a suitably configured router. Upon detection of a company-only tag, the e-mail is prevented from being sent to an entity that may route the e-mail to a non-company destination.

Abstract: A method for extending the warranty on a first good by purchasing additional, related goods, involves a determination of the cost per unit time of the warranty extension for the first good based on information received about such first good. Information about at least one good which is related to the first good is received, and in a dollar amount corresponding to such related good is determined based on such information. The cost of the warranty extension per unit time and the dollar amount for the related product are multiplied together to determine a corresponding amount of time for the warranty extension. The method can be incorporated into a computer-implemented system or a software program, and is particularly suitable for use when the goods are computer systems, and the additional goods relate to such computer systems.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for local availability of products and services on a sales user interface. Through use of the present invention, availability of goods and corresponding services offered at a location near the user may be communicated to a consumer, thereby informing the consumer of desirable services and goods. A method for identifying services corresponding to a product available to a user based on user location may include monitoring user interaction with network navigation software operating on an information handling system. A product is identified based on the monitored user interaction with the network navigation software and a service corresponding to the identified product determined, the service determination based on user location.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for providing suggested incentives to aid a salesperson in the close of a sale based upon a customer's user history and a business's operating information. The method and system may receive a customer's registration that includes a customer's attributes and may track the shopping patterns of the user. In addition, a business's operating information including real-time sales and inventory records may be monitored and cross-referenced against a customer's attributes and shopping history to provide suggested incentives to aid a salesperson in the close of a sale. The suggested incentives may make it more likely that a customer will close on a sale of a particular product or group of products.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a persistent usage context is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of generating a persistent usage context includes monitoring usage of an information handling system and generating a first representation corresponding to a first item of usage and a second representation corresponding to at least one of the first item of usage and a second item of usage. The first representation and second representation are communicated so as to communicate an association of the first representation to the second representation and to enable a determination of at least one of the prior usage and current usage of an information handling system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the display of a main web page image or several major web page images as well as the optional display of a layer menu facilitates web browsing. The layer menu tracks the latest web pages which have been accessed by the user. Tracking may also be performed by a user selectable means including topic word. Buttons may be provided on the tool bar to choose between the display of a single main web page or the display of several web pages simultaneously. The layer menu may include thumbnails as well as the URL.