Instant document sharing
US6601087B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/10
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and computer program product for instant document sharing. In one embodiment, referred to as “document sharing,” a file is converted to a “shared document” which is distributed to the members of a data conference for review. In another embodiment, referred to as “application viewing,” the “owner” of a document shares the screens created by an application associated with the document. The other members of the data conference can view the screens, but cannot interact with the application. In another embodiment, referred to as “application sharing,” the “owner” of a document shares the screens created by an application associated with the document. The other members of the data conference can view the screens and interact with the application.
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