Lisa P Bobbitt

US Patent:

8531447, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Apr 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/062292

Inventors:

Douglas Jay Walker - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa Louise Bobbitt - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G06T 1/00

US Classification:

345418, 715751

Abstract:

A system (and corresponding method) is provided that enables virtual spaces to be created based upon user activity and populated with users associated with, interested in or active within the same areas as the user, thus facilitating serendipitous interactions and exchange of knowledge. The system dynamically binds user representations (e. g. , avatars, links) into a virtual space that is associated with an activity or topic. Essentially, the system is capable of dynamically gathering or generating representations of users associated with a workflow or tasks within an activity, project or topic thereby enhancing collaboration between users with regard to communications as well as generation and sharing of data.

US Patent:

20090222742, Sep 3, 2009

Filed:

Mar 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/041218

Inventors:

Gregory Dean Pelton - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa Louise Bobbitt - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 15/18
G06F 3/14

US Classification:

715753, 709205, 706 12

Abstract:

A system (and corresponding method) that enables establishment of an immersive collaborative environment is provided. The immersive collaborative environment represents a context-based virtual rendering of a user environment. More particularly, the virtual rendering can be associated with project or activity specific ‘rooms’ or ‘spaces.’ Within the virtual space, a resources such as data, applications and contacts can be made dynamically available to a user based upon the user context at any given moment. For example, the rendering can be employed in a business or other activity production workflow scenario thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity.

US Patent:

20090307189, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/133226

Inventors:

Lisa Louise Bobbitt - Cary NC, US
Gregory Dean Pelton - Raleigh NC, US
James Jerome Miner - Morrisville NC, US
Douglas Jay Walker - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G06F 7/06
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 3, 707101, 707E17014, 707E17044

Abstract:

A system (and corresponding method) that enables establishment of a record associated with an immersive collaborative environment is provided. The record represents events and actions that occur within the virtual environment. Additionally, the system enables a user to modify the record following the initial capture. Upon modification, the record is ‘time-shifted’ such that the resultant record is a seamless chronological rendition of events and actions that occurred within the immersive collaborative environment or virtual workspace.

US Patent:

20100095203, Apr 15, 2010

Filed:

Oct 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/251641

Inventors:

John Toebes - Cary NC, US
Lisa Bobbitt - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/20
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

715277, 707E17058

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a first document that includes at least a first section, and displaying the first document on a display screen. The method also includes determining when the first section has been consumed. Such a determination includes a determination of whether the first section has been displayed on the display screen. If the first section is determined to have been displayed on the display screen, the method also includes providing an indication that the first section has been consumed.

US Patent:

20130342534, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/014853

Inventors:

Lisa Louise Bobbitt - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G06T 17/10

US Classification:

345420

Abstract:

A system (and corresponding method) is provided that enables virtual spaces to be created based upon user activity and populated with users associated with, interested in or active within the same areas as the user, thus facilitating serendipitous interactions and exchange of knowledge. The system dynamically binds user representations (e.g., avatars, links) into a virtual space that is associated with an activity or topic. Essentially, the system is capable of dynamically gathering or generating representations of users associated with a workflow or tasks within an activity, project or topic thereby enhancing collaboration between users with regard to communications as well as generation and sharing of data.

US Patent:

7738456, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Aug 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/500738

Inventors:

John Toebes - Cary NC, US
Lisa Bobbitt - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/56

US Classification:

370392, 370401, 379 45, 4554142, 709238

Abstract:

Techniques for associating a physical location with a network interface on an intermediate network node include receiving a data packet from a device connected to a network. Based on data in the data packet, a particular network interface is determined on a first hop intermediate network node. An identity for an entity that originated the data packet is determined based on data in the data packet. A possible physical location for the entity is determined based on the identity. The identity is associated with the possible physical location in an independent data source that is accessible over the network and different from the data packet. The particular network interface is associated with a highest confidence location for the device based on the possible physical location of the entity and any former locations associated with the particular network interface.

US Patent:

20140333652, Nov 13, 2014

Filed:

Jul 24, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/339788

Inventors:

- San Jose CA, US
Lisa Louise Bobbitt - Cary NC, US

International Classification:

G06T 11/60
G06T 11/00

US Classification:

345589, 345581

Abstract:

A system (and corresponding method) is provided that enables virtual spaces to be created based upon user activity and populated with users associated with, interested in or active within the same areas as the user, thus facilitating serendipitous interactions and exchange of knowledge. The system dynamically binds user representations (e.g., avatars, links) into a virtual space that is associated with an activity or topic. Essentially, the system is capable of dynamically gathering or generating representations of users associated with a workflow or tasks within an activity, project or topic thereby enhancing collaboration between users with regard to communications as well as generation and sharing of data.