Patent ID: 6351777
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
Machine readable code stored in memory for converting a general purpose computer system into a dedicated White Board system facilitating collaboration between a plurality of users, said machine readable code generating:a predetermined object placement tool for generating predetermined objects which are displayable at user-selected locations on a White Board screen; a text placement tool for generating text objects which are displayable at user-selected locations of said White Board screen; a hyperlink connection tool for generating active hyperlink objects which are displayable at user-selected locations on said White Board screen; a track object tool for placing active track objects which are displayable at user-selected locations on said White Board screen; a freehand drawing tool for generating freehand drawing objects which are displayable at user-selected locations on said White Board screen; a transmission device for transmitting all generated ones of said predetermined, said active hyperlink, said text, said active track, and said freehand drawing objects to each of the users; an accumulating device for accumulating said predetermined, said active hyperlink, said text, said active track, and said freehand drawing objects; and a filter device permitting selective transmission of said predetermined, said active hyperlink, said text, said active track, and said freehand drawing objects to users.