Techniques for sharing files within a collaborative communication system
US8285788B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/2521
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A group communication system is disclosed. The group communication system integrates a number of electronic communication tools to meet various communication needs among registered users in the system. According to one embodiment, a file is shared among members in a group. Instead of having a copy of the file be sent directly to all recipients at the same time, the file is retained in a store and downloaded therefrom to a client machine when a recipient decides to access the file. Further a mechanism is provided to retain a history of the file shared between or among the members so that everyone in the group can see what has been shared in the group.
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