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Method and apparatus for consensual delegation of software command operations in a data processing system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1990-11-20
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Granted: 1993-09-28
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Expires: 2010-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus are disclosed for permitting the consensual delegation of selected software command operations by one user to another user in a data processing system. An Affinity Activity Object (AAO) is established and associated with a selected user. A plurality of parameters are then listed within the Affinity Activity Object (AAO) and these parameters are then utilized to identify selected software command operations, an identification of those users for which the associated user consents to undertake those software command operations and a selected time frame during which such undertaking will be permitted. In response to a request for delegation of a software command operation, these listed parameters are then evaluated and only those selected software command operations satisfying the listed parameters are delegated to the associated user. By negotiating the establishment of an Affinity Activity Object (AAO) for both client and delegate users the delegation of software command operations may be efficiently controlled while allowing users to specify the degree and extent of an affinity relationship established thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin L. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/50; G06F9/5005; G06F9/5027; G06F9/5033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A method in a data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system, said method comprising the data processing system implemented steps of: establishing at least one affinity activity object associated with a user within said data processing system; listing within said at least one affinity activity object a plurality of parameters identifying selected software command operations which said user associated therewith consents to undertake on behalf of another user; evaluating said plurality of parameters within said at lest one affinity activity object in response to an attempted delegation of software command operations to said user; and delegating only selected software command operations to said user in response to said evaluation of said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A method in a data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system, said method comprising the data processing system implemented steps of: establishing at least one affinity activity object associated with a user within said data processing system; listing within said at least one affinity activity object a plurality of parameters identifying selected software command operations which said user associated therewith consents to undertake on behalf of another user; evaluating said plurality of parameters within said at lest one affinity activity object in response to an attempted delegation of software command operations to said user; and delegating only selected software command operations to said user in response to said evaluation of said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The method in a data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system according to claim 1, wherein said step of listing within said at least one affinity activity object a plurality of parameters identifying selected software command operations which said user associated therewith consents to undertake on behalf of another user includes the step of identifying a particular user for which said user consents to undertake said selected software command operations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
The method in a data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system according to claim 1, wherein said step of listing within said at least one affinity activity object a plurality of parameters identifying selected software command operations which said user associated therewith consents to undertake on behalf of another user includes the step of identifying a selected time period during which said user consents to undertake said selected software command operations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method in a data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system according to claim 1, further including the step of notifying a user attempting to delegate a software command operation in response to said evaluation of said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity object.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
A data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system, said data processing system comprising: at least one affinity activity means associated with a user within said data processing system, said at least one affinity activity means having a plurality of parameters stored therein, said affinity activity means for identifying selected software command operations which said user associated therewith consents to undertake on behalf of another user; evaluation means for evaluating said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity means in response to an attempted delegation of software command operations to said user; and delegation means for delegating only selected software command operations to said user in response to said evaluation of said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
A data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system, said data processing system comprising: at least one affinity activity means associated with a user within said data processing system, said at least one affinity activity means having a plurality of parameters stored therein, said affinity activity means for identifying selected software command operations which said user associated therewith consents to undertake on behalf of another user; evaluation means for evaluating said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity means in response to an attempted delegation of software command operations to said user; and delegation means for delegating only selected software command operations to said user in response to said evaluation of said plurality of parameters within said at least one affinity activity means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said plurality of parameters stored within said at least one affinity activity means identifies a particular user for which said user consents to undertake said selected software command operations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
The data processing system for permitting the consensual delegation by one user of selected software command operations to another user within said data processing system according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said plurality of parameters stored within said at least one affinity activity means identifies a selected time period during which said user consents to undertake said selected software command operations.
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