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Persistent network resource and virtual area associations for realtime collaboration

US9065874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2012
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/1095
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods relating to persistent network resource and virtual area associations for realtime collaboration include managing and displaying an object associated with a virtual area that supports establishment of respective presences of communicants operating respective client network nodes. Examples of the object include an object that has one or more user-modifiable property fields and an object that is associated with screen sharing functionality of the client network node.

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