Filtered Calendar Distribution via User Control Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional calendaring systems lack standards for internet-based calendar data transport, fail to filter private and public information, and require server access for shared calendar distribution, making electronic distribution of filtered calendars inefficient and user-unfriendly.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for receiving control data to filter and transmit user-selected calendar data in formats like iCalendar and HTML, allowing users to control data depth and distribution without server dependency, enabling peer-to-peer calendar sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional systems transmit complete calendar data, then all calendar information is available to recipients, but privacy is compromised due to inclusion of private information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments calendar data into distinct categories (private, public, shared) and applies different transmission rules to each segment. The system divides the master calendar data structure into filterable components, allowing selective transmission of only the appropriate segments based on recipient relationships and permissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by applying different levels of data filtering and detail to different recipients based on their relationships with the calendar owner. Each recipient receives a customized version of the calendar data with appropriate privacy levels, rather than a uniform transmission to all users.
2Reliability
If conventional systems require server access for calendar distribution, then centralized management is achieved, but system complexity and user accessibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling users to directly distribute their own calendar data without requiring intermediary server infrastructure. The system allows users to export and share calendar data autonomously, with the filtering and preparation functions built into the user's local calendar application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal calendar data format (iCalendar) that can be transmitted across different platforms and applications without requiring proprietary server infrastructure. The system design allows calendar data to be distributed through multiple channels (email, file transfer, direct integration) making the system independent of any single server platform.
3Loss of information
If conventional systems transmit detailed calendar data, then complete information is provided to recipients, but data transmission volume and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by transmitting only the necessary portion of calendar data to each recipient based on their needs and permissions. Rather than sending complete master calendar data to all users, the system filters and transmits only the relevant subset, reducing data volume while maintaining information completeness for the specific use case.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed for providing electronic distribution of filtered calendars. The disclosed systems and methods may include receiving control data. The control data may be configured to indicate a portion of master calendar data a user designates to transmit. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include filtering the master calendar data based on the control data to create filtered calendar data and transmitting the filtered calendar data.