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Method and system for creating temporary visual indicia

US8977975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2010
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/171
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to new and improved embodiments of systems and methods for using a “pen” input as a temporary pointer to highlight a portion of a document and having the “ink” disappear. In embodiments, a method and system for temporarily marking a portion of a document comprises sending a marking directive that produces a visual indicia on a document being viewed on two or more display devices connected over a network, waiting a period of time, and automatically erasing the visual indicia on the document being viewed on the two or more display devices.

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