Instant sharing of documents on a remote server
US6654032B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and computer program for instant remote document sharing. In one embodiment, referred to as “remote document sharing,” a file on a remote server is converted to a “shared document” which is distributed to the members of a data conference for review. In another embodiment, referred to as “remote application viewing,” the “owner” of a document on a remote server 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 “remote application sharing,” the “owner” of a document on a remote server 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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