Patent ID: 6545660
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G06F,G06T

Abstract:
A system for interacting with a presentation by multiple users, the system comprising:a circular display surface having a horizontal orientation, the circular display surface positioned between the multiple users; a processor configured to composite a circular image, the circular image including a circular picture display area, an orientation area in the form of an annular rim at the periphery of the circular image, and a plurality of control panels, there being one separate control panel for each of the plurality of users; a database, coupled to the processor, to store a plurality of annotated pictures, the annotated pictures for compositing into the circular picture display area of the circular image; a display device, coupled to the processor, to display the circular image on the circular display surface; and an input device, coupled to the processor, to interact with the plurality of control panels, the orientation area, and the plurality of annotated pictures to enable the plurality of users to concurrently control the compositing of the circular image.