Patent ID: 7089278
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A system for placing and maintaining anchored conversations within an artifact comprising a file having a file type, the system comprising: an application configured to access the artifact, wherein the application is associated with the file type; a conversation client configured to access said anchored conversation and to receive communications regarding a portion of the artifact, while the artifact is viewed within the application; an anchor configured to identify a location within said artifact with which said conversation client is associated; a conversation coordinator configured to maintain a relationship between the anchor, the conversation client and the anchored conversation; at least one conversation database accessible by the conversation coordinator, said conversation database including a conversation history and access control data, wherein said conversation history comprises: conversation elements and meta data, including command invocations, anchor positions, anchor context, conversation state changes, and shared artifact version data; and wherein said access control data comprises access control lists, user accounts, and user privileges.