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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2008
Michael J. Burkhart, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Vitaly V. Marin, Atlanta, GA (US);
Eduardo L. Reyes, Austin, TX (US);
Michael J. Burkhart, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Vitaly V. Marin, Atlanta, GA (US);
Eduardo L. Reyes, Austin, TX (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
The drive for multi-tasking and/or availability of numerous applications can interfere with productivity. Constant interruptions from email and real-time online communication can lead to decreased productivity. In addition, attempting to tackle a massive number of different projects with different applications can impede progress on any one of the projects. Functionality can be implemented in a workspace to focus interaction with one or more applications in the workspace. Focused interaction allows a user to limit distractions (e.g., email notifications, instant message notifications, etc) and restrict activities not related to his or her current task.