Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Kathleen R Thompson

March Rogers

Keri Talbot

Hayley Lynn Steplyk

Sam Franklin Williams, Iii

Amanda A Alvarado

Joseph Patrick Masterson

Christopher D Edwards

David Paul Limont

Jason F Morrill

Darren Alexander Apfel

Joseph McLaughlin

Kenneth Fern

Rebecca Jean Lawler

Jason Andrew Cook

Misbah Uraizee

Jimmy Y Sun

Ruediger A Kinast

Matthew T McFadden

Samuel T Cook

Joshua Paul LaMar

Beverly A Fearon

Techniques of automatic image classification and modification in computing systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes scanning an inbox on email servers for emails containing image files. Upon detecting that an email in the inbox contains an image file, the method includes retrieving an identification photo of a user from a data store. The method also includes determining, via facial recognition, whether the image file in the email contains at least a partial image of the user based on the retrieved identification photo. In response to determining that the image file in the email contains at least a partial image of the user, a metadata value is inserted into the image file indicating that the image file contains at least a partial image of the user before the image file is stored in the inbox on the one or more email servers.

Automatic image classification in electronic communications

Systems and methods for creating a collaborative object are provided. A collaborative object may be associated with a user interface that enables one or more users to interact regarding various tasks during the planning and execution of a project. In aspects, the collaborative object may include a task list, an associated document, compiled information and/or communications related to a project. In further aspects, the collaborative object, along with associated information, may be shared with other users as a resource for future projects. Permissions may be set on a collaborative object such that recipients may be allowed varying access to the task list, document, compiled materials and/or communications associated with the collaborative object.

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Kathleen R Thompson