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Hidden information sharing in virtual meetings

US11842038B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2022
Grant dateDec 12, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/134
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for sharing hidden information in a virtual meeting is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes sharing, by way of a web-conference server, a source window presented on a source system with a target window presented on a target system. The method detects selection of a specific area on the target window and correlates the specific area on the target window with a corresponding area on the source window. The method determines whether the corresponding area on the source window links to hidden information, such as a hyperlink, on the source window. If the corresponding area links to hidden information, the method communicates one or more of the hidden information and a link to the hidden information to the target system. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.

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