Abstract:
The improved collaboration system of the present invention is a high tech mobile conference room packaged in a low-cost, compact, and mobile unit to help users better collaborate, communicate, and increase productivity. The system allows multiple users to concurrently connect their personal electronic devices to the system wirelessly, through a hard connection, or across the internet to utilize the attached high definition monitor display. Integrated technology allows multiple users to be displayed simultaneously on the monitor display, eliminating the need for users to present in a linear fashion, one after the other. Attached whiteboards promotes active participation and collaboration by allowing users to convey their thoughts immediately. An attached pull-out conference table provides a large surface area to conduct meetings, presentations, and hold conferences. A self-contained rechargeable power system removes the need to be constantly connected to the power grid and allows the system to be used anywhere, any time.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    The present application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/883,888 filed Sep. 27, 2013, and currently co-pending. 
     
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates generally to workstations. The present invention is more particularly, though not exclusively, related to a mobile collaboration system which integrates different types of technology into a single mobile workstation to enable multiple users to interact and collaborate. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    In any collaborative work environment, white boards serve as an invaluable tool which can be used by participants to enhance communication, understanding and responsiveness. A whiteboard allows individual participants to share ideas instantaneously by writing their thoughts onto the whiteboard for review and immediate feedback by participants. The participants may then share their responses on the white board, promoting conversation and dialogue resulting in a more efficient and complete exchange of ideas. With advancements in technology, the concept of traditional whiteboards has been expanded to take advantage of our modern digital age. 
         [0004]    Electronic whiteboards provide users with an interactive touch screen upon which a variety of functions may be performed such as to display a computer screen, to show videos, to create text, to take notes, and to act as a presentation aid. Projectors allow multiple viewers to view videos, presentations, and documents at once. Personal computing devices such as laptops, computer tablets, and smartphones allow users to instantaneously share information with one another through electronic networks. With a variety of different technologies and personal computing devices, it has been a challenge to create the correct synergy between those technologies and devices to create a truly collaborative workspace. 
         [0005]    In typical work environments, projectors and whiteboards (both traditional and electronic) are stationary and located within a conference or meeting room. Often times the conference or meeting rooms are used without utilizing the available technology within the room and without using any personal computing devices. As a result, it can be difficult or impossible for every worker to have access to such technology. This decreases the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the workers and the technology. To combat the problem, companies may be forced to obtain additional office space and purchase and install whiteboards, projectors and associated hardware to meet company needs. Additionally, in typical work environments, only a single person can be presenting at any one time. The projectors and electronic whiteboards are limited to displaying only one connected device. As a result, when a presenter takes the podium in those typical work environments, the audience can only passively observe. 
         [0006]    In light of the above, it would be advantageous to provide an improved collaboration system which has the ability to provide a mobile conference room utilizing all of the latest collaborative technology in a low-cost, compact, and mobile unit. It would be further advantageous to provide an improved collaboration system in which multiple users may utilize a single display simultaneously, creating a platform where users may interact with one another. It would further be advantageous to provide an improved collaboration system in which users may connect wirelessly, through a hard connection, or across the internet. It would further be advantageous to provide an improved collaboration system in which the collaboration technology is easily replaceable. It would further be advantageous to provide a collaboration station which is powered by a self-contained rechargeable power system, removing the need to be constantly connected to the power grid. Furthermore, it would be advantageous to provide a collaboration station which incorporates a concealable pull-out conference table. It would be further advantageous to provide an improved collaboration system having the ability to attach multiple types of displays and interactive surfaces. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The improved collaboration system is an integrated solution for work environments lacking the technology, additional real estate space, and additional IT staff to support a technologically advanced conference room. The improved collaboration system is mobile and may be transported into any room and converted into a conference room, meeting room, or project room. Accordingly, the need for multiple audio/video systems is reduced as the improved collaboration system integrates technologically advanced hardware into a single unit which may be used anywhere and at any time. The integrated technology allows users to easily connect to the system without the need for specialized knowledge or the help of IT staff. The valuable time of workers are no longer wasted on jockeying for conference rooms and on figuring out how to use the technology and is instead spent on producing real results. 
         [0008]    The improved collaboration system allows the users to better interact with one another, creating a more intimate and engaging workplace. The improved collaboration allows multiple users to connect to the improved collaboration system simultaneously. Also, the improved collaboration system provides several users the ability to utilize a high definition monitor display and easily share the digital content they have created. Users utilizing the display may switch between each user by simply pressing a button. Users may also utilize attached physical whiteboards to react and respond immediately to content verbally communicated or digitally displayed, thereby enhancing spontaneity and creativity during collaborative meetings. The improved collaboration system promotes and enhances workplace productivity by providing workers a system to collaborate and share ideas. 
         [0009]    The improved collaboration system of the present invention relates to a mobile collaboration system which integrates different types of technology into a single mobile workstation to enable users to interact and collaborate. The improved collaboration system provides a mobile conference room utilizing all of the latest collaborative technology in a low-cost, compact, and mobile unit. The improved collaboration system allows multiple users to connect to the system wirelessly, through a hard connection, or across the internet in order to utilize an attached high definition monitor display. The integrated technology allows multiple users to be displayed simultaneously on the monitor display. The improved collaboration system is powered by a self-contained rechargeable power system, removing the need to be constantly connected to a power grid. Additionally, the improved collaboration system incorporates a concealable pull-out conference table to allow multiple users to have all the amenities of a technologically advanced conference room. The system is flexible to allow integrated technology to be replaced. The system is low-cost, mobile, and compact. Additionally, the system is configurable to allow multiple collaboration systems to be used conjunctively. 
         [0010]    More particularly, the improved collaboration system of the present invention includes a display assembly and technology assembly. The display assembly is attached and supported to the top of the technology assembly to create a single unit. The display assembly is narrower in depth than the technology assembly and is placed flush towards the back of the technology assembly, providing a useable surface area in the front of the technology assembly. 
         [0011]    The display assembly is of a boxlike construction consisting of front, rear, left, right, top, and bottom walls. The front wall of the display assembly comprises a display support panel in which a monitor display is attached. On the rear of the display assembly is another large surface area with the same dimensions as the front. The rear may also be utilized for the same purposes as the front. On the left and right walls of the display assembly, extending panels are recessed within the display assembly. The panels may be pulled out to be used or pushed in to be concealed. Access panels on the left and right wall of the display assembly allow access to the interior of the display assembly for maintenance and repair. Additionally, the routing channels for wires and cables are disposed within the interior of the display assembly at predetermined areas. Along the top of back wall of the display assembly there are means, such as pegs or clips, in which items may be attached. 
         [0012]    The technology assembly is of boxlike construction as well. The front wall comprises the technology docking and storage area access panel and partition one of the pull-out conference table. 
         [0013]    The technology docking and storage area has three compartments: a power station, storage compartment, and technology docking station. The technology docking and storage area is accessible by a pivoting access panel. The technology docking station houses the technology which allows users to interface their personal electronic devices with the improved collaboration system through wireless connection, internet connection, or by hard wire connection. Through the use of the cable routing channels and the integrated wiring within, technology is connected to the monitor display of the display assembly. This allows users connected to the technology to use the display for presentations and meetings. Additionally, the technology docking station allows for easy swapping from one form of technology to another when needed. The technology allows multiple users to be connected to the improved collaboration system simultaneously. The users may utilize the monitor display to present to their peers and their peers may also respond by utilizing the monitor concurrently. This allows the users to spend more time interacting with one another and less time interacting with technology. 
         [0014]    Immediately below the technology docking and storage area, is a concealable pull-out conference table hidden within the technology assembly. The full table is divided into two partitions, partition one and partition two. Partition one and partition two is hingedly connected together, allowing partition one to pivot to an open and a closed position. Partition one has two collapsible legs to enable partition one to be supported in the open position when the legs are extended and to the closed position when the legs are collapsed. 
         [0015]    Partition two is connected to the technology assembly through the use of sliding rails. A support member is connected to the bottom of partition two. The support member gives partition two, and in turn the table, the structural support needed to support the weight of the improved collaboration station, the weight of the table and any potential items put on top. When the conference table is not in use, partition two may be pushed inside of the technology assembly to become hidden and partition one may be pivoted at the hinge downward to the closed position to create a flush surface in the front of the technology center. 
         [0016]    On the right wall of the technology assembly, there are two drawers and a side access door to the technology docking station. On the left wall is the storage area for the self-contained rechargeable power system. The power system enables the improved collaboration system to be independent of an electrical wall socket for several hours. The power system allows the improved collaboration system to be used in areas where no electricity is readily available and thus enables the improved collaboration system to be fully portable. However, the area used to store the power system may be used as a storage cabinet when a user chooses not to have mobile power. On the rear of the technology center is an access door to the interior of the technology assembly. The door allows access to the drawers as well as to the routing channels for wires and connectors for the technology used by the system. Power and network connectors are located on the lower rear corner of the technology assembly. The power and network connectors are connection points and thus do not have protruding wires to interfere with transportation or storage. 
         [0017]    On the bottom of the technology assembly, are heavy duty locking wheels. The wheels allow the improved collaboration system to be mobile. Additionally, the support member also has a wheel connected to provide support when the improved collaboration system is being transported. The design of the improved collaboration system allows multiple improved collaboration systems to be used in cooperation to create larger collaboration systems. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         [0018]    The novel features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which: 
           [0019]      FIG. 1  is a plan view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the improved collaboration system being utilized by several users conducting a collaborative meeting in a large empty office in which all users are connected to the improved collaboration system and their personal electronic devices displayed on the monitor; 
           [0020]      FIG. 2  is a front isometric view of the improved collaboration system of the present invention comprising a display assembly and technology assembly illustrating a right and left display panel concealed within the confines of the display assembly and a table concealed within the interior of the technology assembly with heavy duty locking wheels mounted on the underside of the display assembly at each of the four corners; 
           [0021]      FIG. 3  is an isometric view of the improved collaboration station showing the improved collaboration system in the open position with the conference table extended for use, both side panels extended, and a display monitor; 
           [0022]      FIG. 4  is a cross sectional view of the internal top view of technology docking and storage area of the improved collaboration system of the present invention showing the technology docking station, power station and storage area; 
           [0023]      FIG. 5  is a schematic of the improved collaboration system with multiple personal electronic devices connected to the technology of the improved collaboration system and displayed on the display; 
           [0024]      FIG. 6  is a view of the underside of partition one of the pull-out conference table showing a support member attached to partition two of the table and two hydraulic struts connected between the support member and partition one; 
           [0025]      FIG. 7  is an isometric rear view of the improved collaboration system  100  is showing two drawers ajar and the right side technology dock access panel open allowing a user access to the technology being used; 
           [0026]      FIG. 8  is an isometric rear view of the improved collaboration system  100  showing the right side wall and rear wall; 
           [0027]      FIG. 9  is a perspective line drawing of preferred embodiment of the present invention, the improved collaboration system  100  representing the overall diagrammatic view of the integrated electronic components and the associated electrical wiring; 
           [0028]      FIG. 10  is a perspective line drawing of preferred embodiment of the present invention, the improved collaboration system  100  showing the overall diagrammatic view of the integrated electronic components and the associated network, audio, and video wiring; 
           [0029]      FIG. 11  is a side view of two improved collaboration systems facing front-to-front, creating a larger collaboration system; 
           [0030]      FIG. 12  is an isometric view of alternative embodiment of the present invention showing a simplified display assembly attached to the top surface of technology assembly; 
           [0031]      FIG. 13  is an isometric view of alternative embodiment of the present invention showing a low-cost and compact improved collaboration system with corresponding compact display and technology assembly; 
           [0032]      FIG. 14  is a rear isometric view of alternative embodiment of the present invention showing a low-cost and compact improved collaboration system with corresponding compact display and technology assembly. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0033]    Referring initially to  FIG. 1 , the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the improved collaboration system  100  is shown being utilized by several users  120  in a large office space without any office equipment. By utilizing the improved collaboration system  100 , a number of users  120  (collectively  120   a,    120   b,    120   c,    120   d  and  120   e ) have a self-contained high tech mobile office workstation. As shown, the improved collaboration system  100  has a high definition monitor display  212  along with the technology  600  to enable multiple users  120  to wirelessly connect to the high definition monitor display  212  and to the internet. The improved collaboration system  100  also has a display panel  210  utilized as a whiteboard in the present embodiment, extendable display panels  240  and  280  utilized as whiteboards and a large pull-out conference table  310 . 
         [0034]    The improved collaboration system  100  provides the users  120  with all of the technology required to hold a collaborative meeting anywhere at any time. A set of heavy duty locking wheels  104  provide mobility to the improved collaboration system  100  and a self-contained rechargeable power system  610  (shown in  FIGS. 3 and 9 ) removes the need for the improved collaboration system  100  to be connected to an electric wall socket. Once the improved collaboration system  100  is located in the area in which it is to be used, the heavy duty locking wheels  104  may be locked to prevent further movement and the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  may be left unplugged to provide power straight from its batteries or plugged into an electrical wall socket to provide power from the grid. As a result, the improved collaboration system  100  may be moved to and used in office spaces, warehouses, and conference rooms where no electrical outlet is available. 
         [0035]    In  FIG. 1 , the users  120  are utilizing the improved collaboration system  100  and collaborating together on a project where every participant is actively engaged with one another through use of the improved collaboration system  100 . The extendable display panels  240  and  280  are in the extended position providing additional surface area for written material apart from display panel  210 . User  120   b  is standing in front of extendable display panel  280  giving a presentation to users  120   a,    120   c,    120   d  and  120   e.  Users  120   c  and  120   d  are sitting around pull-out conference table  310  actively participating while user  120   e  is participating through video-conferencing. User  120   c  is connected wirelessly to technology  600  and displaying the research results on his tablet  122   c  on the high definition monitor display  212 . Concurrently, user  120   d  is wirelessly connected to the high definition monitor display  212  with his laptop  122   d  and displaying his results of the research. User  120   a  is wirelessly connected to the technology  600  with his smartphone  122   a.  However user  120   a  is away from the pull-out conference table  310 , and as a result, his presentation has ceased to appear on the high definition monitor display  212 . The improved collaboration system  100  of the present invention allows users to spend more time collaborating with each other and less time setting up and integrating with technology. 
         [0036]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , an isometric view of the improved collaboration system of the present invention is shown and generally designated  100 .  FIG. 2  illustrates the improved collaboration system  100  in a closed mobile condition for transport. As shown in  FIG. 2 , the improved collaboration system of the present invention  100  is comprised of two major components, the display assembly  200  and the technology assembly  300 . 
         [0037]    The display assembly  200  comprises generally parallel and vertically extending right  204  and left  205  side walls which are rigidly and perpendicularly joined to a generally vertically enlarged front wall  202  and rear wall  203  creating an open box with equal vertical walls. The top  206  and bottom  207  are rigidly connected to the open box to form a closed box. The technology assembly  300  is of boxlike construction and comprises a boxed frame with a front wall  302 , rear wall  303 , right wall  304 , left well  305 , top wall  306  and bottom wall  307  as well. The walls are joined together, in the same manner as display assembly  200 , to create technology assembly  300 . As illustrated, the walls of display assembly  200  and technology assembly  300  are smooth and sleek surface with no protruding hardware. 
         [0038]    The display assembly  200  is located above and adjacent to the technology assembly  300  with a high definition display monitor  212  attached to display assembly  200  by any means known in the art, at eye level of a user. The display assembly  200  is oriented adjacent to the top of technology assembly  300  such that the bottom wall  207  of display assembly  200  is in contact with the top wall  306  of the technology assembly  300  and the right walls  202  and  302 , left walls  205  and  305 , and rear walls  203  and  303  are in the same planar field, respectively. The depth of the display assembly  200  is smaller than the technology assembly  300 , resulting in a stationary work area  102  towards the front of the display assembly  200 . Located on the underside of technology assembly  300  are four (4) heavy duty locking wheels  104  attached to the bottom wall  307 . Each heavy duty locking wheel  104  is located at a corner of the bottom wall  307  of the technology assembly  300  to provide the mobility to transport the improved collaboration system  100  anywhere it is needed. 
         [0039]    The front wall  202  of the display assembly  200  provides a frame in which display panel  210  is inserted and attached. The display panel  210  can be made of various materials able to provide a strong, durable and stable structure in which to support the weight of the high definition monitor display  212 . In this preferred embodiment, in order to provide additional utility and cost-effectiveness, a whiteboard structure is used for display panel  210 . This allows users to use the area of display panel  210  not covered by the high definition display monitor  212  as a writing surface. 
         [0040]    The left wall  205  of the display assembly  200  comprises a left side access panel  270 , and an extendable display panel  280 . The left side access panel  270  is attached to the left wall  205 , which acts as a support frame, by hinges  272  which allow pivoting. The left side access panel  270  rotates along the vertical axis created by hinges  272  from a closed position, which is substantially parallel to the left wall  205  to the open position which is at an angle greater than 90 degrees to the left wall  205 . A notched segment  274  in the left side access panel  270  allows users to easily open the panel without the need for protruding hardware. Located next to the left side access panel  270  is the extendable display panel  280 . The extendable display panel  280  is attached to the display assembly  200  with linear slides allowing the display panel  280  to move linearly along a straight line into or out of the display assembly  200 . A notch  282  in the frame  220  allows the user to easily grasp the display panel  280 . 
         [0041]    Comprising the front wall  302  of the technology assembly  300  is a top surface  322  of partition one  320  of pull-out conference table  310 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , partition one  320  is in its closed, substantially vertical, downward position, allowing the top surface  322  of partition one  320  to sit flush with the front wall  302  of technology assembly  300 . Partition one  320  is connected by a table hinge  324  to a partition two  330  of the pull-out conference table  310 . The table hinge  324  defines a horizontal hinge axis which permits partition one  320  to pivot from a substantially horizontal open position which projects normal to the front wall  302  of the technology assembly  300 , to a substantially vertical closed position oriented parallel to the front wall  302  of the technology assembly  300 . Partition two  330  is recessed into a cavity of display assembly  300  in which it is substantially normal to the front wall  302 . 
         [0042]    Located above partition two  330  is a front access panel  342  to allow access to a technology dock and storage area  340  (show in  FIG. 3 ). A front access panel  342  encloses the front of the technology dock and storage area  340  and is hingedly connected by a hinge front access panel hinge  345  to the technology dock and storage area lower wall  344 . The front access panel hinge  345  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) creates a horizontal axis of rotation, allowing the front access panel  342  to pivot to a close and open position. When closed, the front access panel  342  sits flush with front wall  302 . 
         [0043]    Comprising the left wall  305  of the technology assembly  300  is a left side access door  390 . The left side access door  390  is hingedly connected to the left wall  305  by a left side access door hinge  391 , providing a vertical axis along the hinge in which the door is able to pivot. The left side access door  390  has a notch  392  which allows a user to easily open the left side access door  390  to an open position. 
         [0044]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , the improved collaboration system  100  in an open condition for use as a technologically advanced conference room is shown. The display assembly  200  has both left and right extendable display panels  240  and  280  extended in the open position for use. In the preferred embodiment, the extendable display panels  240  and  280  are whiteboards to allow users to write on the surface however, it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that the display panels may be made from alternative materials. Alternatively, the panels may be additional monitor displays. 
         [0045]    When in the open position, the left side access door  390  allows access to a cavity  395  of the technology assembly  300 . In this preferred embodiment, the cavity  395  is used as the storage area for the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  comprising a power inverter  612  and a battery  614 . 
         [0046]    The self-contained rechargeable power system comprises a power inverter  612 , batteries  614 , a battery status monitor  616  (shown in  FIG. 3 ), and battery connectivity cables  618 . The self-contained rechargeable power system  610  provides power to the technology docking station  350 , the power station compartment  346 , and to the high definition display monitor  212  through the use of internal power cables running through the cable routing channel  396 . The power inverter  612  provides power to connected devices by drawing its power needs from the integrated battery  614  or directly from the electrical wall outlet. 
         [0047]    The power inverter  612  charges the battery  614  when the charge is low, assuring the battery  614  will be fully charge and able to provide the power needed when an electrical outlet is unavailable. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that a variety of batteries are available that can provide a variety of different power outputs. In the preferred embodiment, the battery  614  can provide up to 100 Ah which will power the improved collaboration system for approximately 5 hours. The self-contained rechargeable power system  610  is connected to the power and network connector panel  386 . The power inverter  612  of the rechargeable power system  610  receives power from the electric power grid to recharge the battery or provide grid power to the system through the power and network connector panel  386 . By plugging one end of a power cable into an electric wall socket and the other end to the power and network connector panel  386 , a connection between the electric power grid and rechargeable power system  610  is made. 
         [0048]    The self-contained rechargeable power system  610  allows the improved collaboration system  100  to be truly mobile, removing the need to be connected to an electric wall socket for its power needs for an extended period of time. 
         [0049]    Alternatively, the cavity  395  may be used as additional storage area, removing the self-contained rechargeable power system  610 . By removing the self-contained rechargeable power system  610 , users have the option of choosing a cheaper alternative option when they do not need the improved collaboration system  100  to be independent of an electrical socket, such as when the improved collaboration system  100  will be used primarily in an office building which has electrical sockets throughout the building. 
         [0050]    The front access panel  342  is pivoted downward along the axis of front access panel hinge  345  revealing the technology docking and storage area  340 . The technology and dock storage area  340  is a boxlike structure comprising a predetermined portion of the technology assembly  300 , partitioned by a technology dock and storage area lower wall  344 . The technology docking and storage area  340  is partitioned into three compartments: power station compartment  346 , storage area compartment  348 , and technology docking station compartment  350 . The technology docking station  350  houses the technology  600  which interfaces users to the improved collaboration system  100 . Users may connect their personal electronic devices (such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to the technology  600  either through wireless connection, internet connection, or hard wire connection. Once connected to the technology  600 , the user has the ability to control the high definition monitor display  212  and display what is showing on their personal electronic device. Technology  600  allows multiple users to be displayed simultaneously on the high definition monitor display  212  and allows even more users to be connected to the improved collaboration system  100  at once. This allows users to switch back and forth without waiting for the previous user to disconnect, eliminating the need to waste valuable time. 
         [0051]    The power station compartment  346  allows users to connect external technology or equipment requiring power to the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  of the improved collaboration system  100 . The storage area  348  is located in-between the power station  346  and technology docking station  350 . The storage area  348  allows items to be placed within the cavity when not needed. Additionally, the technology docking station  350  and power station  346  are recessed with enough clearance from the front access panel  342  to allow the power wires of external electronic devices connected to either station to travel into the storage area  348 . Therefore, personal electronic devices plugged into connectivity panel  352  or power panel  337  may be stored in the storage area  348  and concealed by the front access panel  342 . 
         [0052]    As illustrated, the open condition of the improved collaboration system  100  for use as a technologically advanced conference room has a full sized pull-out conference table  310 . Pull-out conference table  310  comprises partition one  320  hingedly attached to partition two  330 . The hinge  324  permits partition one  320  to pivot from a substantially vertical closed position oriented parallel to the front wall  302  of the technology assembly  300  to a substantially horizontal open position which projects normal to the front wall  302  as shown. 
         [0053]    A pair of support legs  326  are mounted to the underside of partition one  320  to support partition one  320  in the open position. The support legs  326  are preferably cylindrical members, with each member having an upper end fixedly attached to the underside of the table by means which allow them to be pivoted along a single axis. The support legs  326  can be held in an open and closed position. The open position has the legs normal to partition one  320  to enable support and the closed position orients the legs perpendicular and in contact with the underside of partition one  320 . Once collapsed in the closed position, the technology assembly  300  provides enough clearance space for both the legs  326  and the thickness of partition one  320  to be tucked within technology assembly  300  to create a flush exterior surface. 
         [0054]    Partition two  330  of the pull-out conference table  310  is in the open position. Partition two  330  is supported in place by a support member  334 . The support member  334  is attached to the underside of partition two  330 . The support member  334  is attached to the technology assembly at each of the four corners by slide rails  336  disposed substantially horizontally and normal to front and rear walls  302  and  303 . The four slide rails  336  confines the movement of support member  334  in a direction normal to the front  302  and rear walls  303 . The conference table  310  gives users a large work surface to conduct meetings, conferences, and presentations. If a smaller table is required, partition two  330  may be pushed into its recess within technology assembly  300  and only partition one  320  used. 
         [0055]    Attached to the underside of the support member  334  is a single heavy duty locking wheel  338  which contacts a base floor. The wheel  338  is proximately located in the center of the underside of support member  334  and provides the support for the table  310  and the improved collaboration system  100 . When the table is in the closed mobile condition as shown in  FIG. 1 , the weight of the entire improved collaboration system  100  is concentrated directly beneath the footprint of the system and on the five wheels  104  and  338 . When fully extended, the weight of the improved collaboration system  100  is distributed along a larger footprint. The weight of the system is spread to the four wheels  104  of the technology assembly  300  located directly beneath the improved collaboration system  100 , support member wheel  338  located outside of the technology assembly, and partition one legs  326 . This spreads out the weight over a larger surface area, thereby making the system more stable. Support member  334  ensures that the additional weight placed on the table top does not affect the stability of the improved collaboration system  100  by providing an additional point of contact for the table. 
         [0056]    Referring now to  FIG. 4 , is a cross sectional view of the technology assembly  300  taken at cross section I- 1  of  FIG. 3  showing the interior plan view of technology docking and storage area  340 . The power station compartment  346 , the storage area compartment  348 , and the technology docking station compartment  350  comprises the technology docking and storage area  340 . The cable routing channel  396  is located towards the rear of the technology docking and storage area  340  to accommodate the compact structure of the improved collaboration system  100 . 
         [0057]    The cable routing channel  396  is located along the technology docking and storage area  340  due to the location being substantially the center of the improved collaboration station  100 . This allows all internal cable and wires to join at a central location and allows easy access to the interior of display assembly  200  and technology assembly  300 . The cable routing channel  396  starts from the technology docking station compartment  350  and enters into the storage area compartment  348  through a side access port  353  on the wall of the technology docking station compartment  350 . The cable routing channel  396  enters from the storage area compartment  348  into the power station compartment  346  through a side access port  333  on the wall of the power station compartment  346 . 
         [0058]    The cable routing channel  396  enters the display assembly  200  through an upper routing port  397  and enters the bottom interior of the technology assembly  300  through a lower routing port  398 . The upper routing port  397  is an opening through the display assembly  200  and the technology assembly located in the technology docking station  350 . The upper routing port  397  provides the shortest path from the technology docking station  350  to the display assembly  200 . The lower routing port  398  is an opening through the technology dock and storage area lower wall  344 , located at the intersection of the rear wall  303  and left wall  305 , giving access to the bottom interior of the technology assembly  300 . The lower routing port  398  is the shortest path from the power station compartment  346  and the cavity  395  used as the storage area for the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  comprising a power inverter  612  and a battery  614 . By utilizing the shortest paths, the lengths of wiring and cable used are minimized and the area needed to run the cables are minimized as well. 
         [0059]    The location of the cable routing channel  396  allows the size of pull-out conference table  310  and support member  334  to be maximized. The cable routing channel  396  does not occupy the bottom portion of the technology assembly  300 , allowing the pull-out conference table  310  to span the entire bottom interior of the technology assembly  300 . Additionally, locating the lower routing port  398  at the intersection of the walls keeps the cable routing channel  396  from obstructing the path of the pull-out conference table  310  and support member  334 . The compactness of the cable routing channel  396  removes the need for large amounts of space for cables and wiring, allowing the space to be utilized to accommodate the pull-out conference table  310  and support member  334  in the closed position. 
         [0060]    As illustrated, cable routing channel  396  is shown and all internal wiring and cables including audio, video, power, network, and USB is represented by a single straight line. A network cable integrated into cable routing channels  396  has an integrated Ethernet hub connected to allow multiple pieces of equipment to utilize the Ethernet port of the power and network connector  386 . The cable routing channel  396  allows easy connectivity between the technology  600 , monitors, network connections, power connections and other integrated equipment. 
         [0061]    The technology docking station compartment  350  has technology  600  and connectivity panel  352  in place. The technology docking station  350  is covered by a removable connectivity panel  352 . The connectivity panel  352  is attached to the technology docking station  350  by a clip  354 , or other means which allows easy removal such as latches or fasteners. The connectivity panel  352  houses a technology display port  335   a  and a connectivity port  335   b.  In a preferred embodiment, technology display port  335   a  is a rectangular opening in the connectivity panel  352  with a predetermined size based on a front display panel of technology  600 . Through the technology display port  335   a  the front display panel of technology  600  is shown. The technology display port  335   a  allows users to see the status of technology  600 . 
         [0062]    Connectivity port  335   b  comprises dual sided connectors with an external end oriented to the exterior of technology docking station  350  and an interior end oriented towards the interior of technology docking station  350 . The interior end of the connectivity port  335   b  is connected to the technology  600  by a cable or wire. The external end of connectivity port  335   b  is exposed to allow users to connect to technology  600  through a hard wire if their device is not wireless (Wi-Fi) capable. Additionally, the connectivity port  335   b  has a power connector connected to the internal power cables, allowing external electronic devices access to power. Connectivity port  335   b  provides conventional and USB power connectors connected to the internal power cables by power cable  631 , allowing external electronic devices not integrated to the improved collaboration system  100  access to power. The use of connectors in both the connectivity panel  352  and technology  600  enables the technology  600  to be easily disengaged from the improved collaboration system  100 . 
         [0063]    The technology  600  has connectors for HDMI  621 , audio  623 , VGA  625 , Ethernet  627 , a USB service port  629 , and a power connector  630 . The technology  600  is connected to the monitor display  212  through the use of HDMI cables  620  or VGA cables  624  already integrated and wired into the improved collaboration system  100 . An audio cable  622  is also prewired in the improved collaboration system  100  and can connect the audio output  621  to built-in speakers in the monitor display  212 . The technology  600  is able to display full HD 1080P resolution using the HDMI output  621  and UXGA display resolutions using the VGA output  625 . 
         [0064]    The internal wireless antenna  632  enables the technology to wirelessly connect to existing personal wireless networks and also allows users to wirelessly connect to the technology  600 . The Ethernet port  627  allows the technology  600  to be connected by hard wire to a network that does not have wireless capabilities. A cat5e cable  628  is connected to Ethernet Port  627  which is connected to power and network connector  386  through the integrated hub. The integrated hub allows multiple devices to be connected to the Ethernet port of the power and network panel  386 . Technology  600  receives power through the power connector  630  by connecting integrated power cable  631 . A USB cable  626  is connected to USB service port  629  and is integrated into cable routing channel  396  for easy access. All of the integrated cables and wires in the technology docking station  350  are routed through the cable routing channel  396 . 
         [0065]    Technology  600  is attached inside the technology docking station compartment  350  by any means known in the art to allow quick and easy removal such as removable clamps  634 . By utilizing removable clamps  634 , the technology  600  may be easily swapped for another technology when an improved version is available. To remove the technology  600 , connectivity panel  352  is removed, any wires connected to the connectivity panel  352  are disconnected, the clamp  634  is released and any connectors attached to the technology  600  are disconnected. This allows the quick and easy swap of technologies. 
         [0066]    The power station  346  comprises a power panel  337  which houses a power port  339   a,  a battery status monitor  339   b,  and a power switch  339   c.  Power port  339   a  is connected to the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  through power cable  332   a  routed through the cable routing channel  396 . Battery status monitor  339   b  is connected to the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  through power cable  332   b  routed through the cable routing channel  396 . Power switch  339   c  is connected to the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  through power cable  332   c  routed through the cable routing channel  396 . Battery status monitor  339   b  displays the current battery state such as voltage, power, charge state, and temperature. Power switch  339   c  turns the self-contained rechargeable power system on or off, thereby turning on or off the power to the improved collaboration system  100 . Alternatively, if a user chooses to elect an improved collaboration system  100  without the self-contained rechargeable power system  610 , the power station  346  will be a blank panel. 
         [0067]    The storage area  348  is located in-between the power station  346  and technology docking station  350 . The storage area  348  allows items to be placed within the cavity when not needed. Additionally, the technology docking station  350  and power station  346  are recessed with enough clearance from the front access panel  342  to allow the power wires of external electronic devices connected to either station to travel into the storage area  348 . Therefore, personal electronic devices plugged into connectivity panel  352  or power panel  337  may be stored in the storage area  348  and concealed by the front access panel  342 . 
         [0068]    Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a schematic diagram of the improved collaboration system  100  represented as a dashed box with multiple personal electronic devices connected to the technology  600  is shown. An HDMI cable  620  and an audio cable  622  is connected from the technology  600  to the high definition monitor display  212  providing video and audio signals. The technology  600  has the ability to simultaneously display up to four personal devices at once; such as a smartphone  122   a,  a tablet  122   c,  a laptop  122   d  and a remote user  122   e.  Additionally, up to 32 simultaneous users may be connected to the technology allowing quick and easy access to the high definition monitor display  212  without the need for one user to disconnect while another is waiting to connect. Devices may be connected to the technology  600  wirelessly through the internal wireless antenna  632  or through the internet. 
         [0069]    As shown, the display assembly  200  has high definition monitor display  212  showing four simultaneous presentations at once. The laptop  122   d  is wirelessly connected to the technology  600  and its screen content is shown on the high definition monitor display  212 . The tablet  122   c  is wirelessly connected to the technology  600  and its screen content is also shown on the high definition monitor display  212  as well as the screen content of smartphone  122   a.  Remote user  122   e  is connected to the technology  600  through the internet and its content is shown on the high definition monitor display  212 . Users connected to the technology  600  but not shown on the display may easily switch to the display with a touch of a button. With the ability to display multiple screens, multiple users may simultaneously share ideas, pictures, and presentations located on their personal electronic devices with ease. 
         [0070]    Referring now to  FIG. 6 , an isometric view of the improved collaboration system  100  is shown with partition one  320  open exposing a portion of the underside of conference table  310 . In the open position, partition one  320  is supported by legs  326  and partition two  330  by hinge assembly  324 . The support member  334  is constructed in a box like shape with a protrusion protruding normal to the surface of the support member  334  at the bottom to act as anchoring points for support struts  329  and a bump stop  325 . To ease lifting partition one  320 , hydraulic struts  329  are attached to the underside of partition one  320  and support member  334 . Located on support member  334  is bump stop  325  which spaces partition one  320  a predetermined distance to allow the top surface  322  of partition one  320  to sit flush with the front wall  302  as well as absorb the shock of partition one  320  when closing. The interior of support member  334  is hollow and is utilized as additional storage area. 
         [0071]    The front wall  302  of technology assembly  300  has a recess  327  with a predetermine size which accommodates the legs  326  and the thickness of partition one (1)  320  once collapsed in the closed position. The recess  327  has horizontal slots which comprises the front technology heat vents  328 . The front technology heat vents  328  allow hot air trapped inside the technology assembly  300  to escape and cooler air to enter, keeping the technology  600  and self-contained rechargeable power system  610  at normal operating temperatures. 
         [0072]    Referring now to  FIG. 7 , an isometric view of the right rear side of the preferred embodiment is shown. The docking station access panel  360  is attached to right wall  304  through the use of hinges  362 . The hinges  362  allow the docking station access panel  360  to pivot open and close. The docking station access panel  360  gives a user access to the docking station  350  for quick maintenance or repair of technology  600  and associated wiring without the need to remove connectivity panel  352 . 
         [0073]    Comprising the right wall  304  of the technology assembly  300  is a side docking station access panel  360  and drawer one  370  and drawer two  374 . Drawer one  370  and drawer two  374  both have notches,  372  and  376  respectively. 
         [0074]    The right wall  304  has a rectangular opening  369  to accommodate drawer one  370  and drawer two  374 . The faces of the drawer one  370  and drawer two  370  are sized to fit inside of the rectangular opening  369  with minimal clearance. Drawer one  370  is attached to a drawer frame structure  378  within the technology assembly  300  by a pair of slide rails  371 . Drawer two  374  is attached by a pair of slide rails  375  to the drawer frame structure  378  as well. As shown, the drawer support frame  378  is created from a plurality of horizontal and vertical disposed wooden members rigidly connected to the interior of the technology assembly  300 . The support frame  378  has large open spaces which, when drawer one  370  and drawer two  374  is ajar, gives a user access to more room within the interior of the technology assembly  300  to work, such as installing, adjusting and taking out cables, power cords, adapters, power bars, and Ethernet cables. 
         [0075]    The rear access panel  382  is a rectangular portion of the rear wall  303  cut and hingedly reattached at one end. The hinge  394  creates a vertical axis of rotation, allowing the rear access panel to pivot open and close. 
         [0076]    At the intersection of rear wall  303  and right wall  304 , lower routing port  398  (shown in  FIG. 4 ) allows the routing channel  396  to extend from the technology docking station  350  into the bottom of the technology assembly  300  as illustrated. The cable routing channel  396  has access to the power system  610  through the lower routing port  398 . Located at the bottom corner of rear wall  303  are the power and network connector panel  386  and a plurality of grommet holes  384 . The integrated hub of the cable routing channel  396  is attached to the power and network connector panel  386  and allows the improved collaboration system  100  to connect through hard wire to a buildings existing network. Power cables are attached to the power and network connector panel  386  allowing the improved collaboration system  100  to receive external power source such as an electrical wall outlet when a power cord is connected to the power and network connector panel  386  and the electrical wall out. Network cables attached to the power and network connector panel  386  allows the improved collaboration system  100  to connect through a hard wire to a buildings existing network. 
         [0077]    Referring now to  FIG. 8 , an isometric rear view of the improved collaboration system  100  is shown. The rear wall  203  of the display assembly  200  comprises a rear display panel  260  and pegs  254 . The rear display panel  260  is similarly attached to the rear wall  203  as the front display panel  210  is attached to the front wall  202 . In this preferred embodiment, a whiteboard material is used for the rear display panel  260  to allow users to use the rear display panel  260  as a writing surface. The rear display panel  260  is removable to allow access to the interior of the display assembly to install, remove, or maintain the high definition monitor display  212  and the integrated wires and cables. Additionally, the rear display panel  260  may support additional monitors if the user wishes, giving the improved collaboration system  100  the ability to be used by two collaborative groups at the same time. The pegs  254 , or any means of attachment, are used to attach external writing equipment such as a large paper pad, display board, or poster board  256 . This allows a user to use prepared visual aids as presentation material when needed. 
         [0078]    The rear wall  303  of technology assembly  300  consists of a rear access panel  382 , a rear cable routing access panel  383 , a power and network connector panel  386 , and a plurality of grommet holes  384 . The rear access panel  382  is hingedly attached to the rear wall  303  and allows pivoting of the rear access panel  382 . The access panel  382  pivots open, giving users access to the interior of the technology assembly  300 . The rear cable routing access panel  383  is hingedly attached to the rear wall  303  and allows pivoting of the rear access panel open, giving users access to the cable routing channel  396 . 
         [0079]    Located near the bottom of the rear wall  303 , is the power and network connector panel  386 . The power and network panel  386  provides connectors for external power and external network connections when needed. A plurality of grommet holes  384  is located near the bottom of rear wall  303 . Located on the right side of rear wall  303  is a rear heat vent  385  comprised of a plurality of slots. The heat vent  385  allows built up heat from the technology  600  and power system  610  to escape from the interior of the technology assembly  300 . 
         [0080]    The right wall  204  of the display assembly  200  comprises a right side access panel  230  and an extendable display panel  240  and is similar to left wall  203 . The right side access panel  230  is attached to the right wall  204 , which acts as a support frame, by hinges  222  which allow pivoting. The right side access panel  230  rotates along the vertical axis created by hinges  222  from a closed position, which is substantially parallel to the right wall  204  to the open position which is at an angle greater than 90 degrees to the right wall  204 . When open, the right side access panel  230  exposes the interior cavity of the display assembly  200 . A notched segment  232  in the right side access panel  230  allows users to easily open the right side access panel  230  without the need for protruding hardware. Located next to the right side access panel  230  is the extendable display panel  240 . The extendable display panel  240  is attached to the display assembly  200  with linear slides allowing the display panel  240  to move linearly along a straight line into or out of the display assembly  200 . A notch  242  in the frame created by the right side wall  204  allows the user to easily grasp the extendable display panel  240 . 
         [0081]    The rear wall  203  of the display assembly  200  comprises a rear display panel  260  and pegs  254 . The rear display panel  260  is similarly attached to the rear wall  203  as the front display panel  210  is attached to the front wall  202 . The rear display panel  260  is made from a similar material as well. Additionally, the rear display panel  260  is removable to allow access to the interior of the display assembly  200  to install, remove, or maintain the high definition monitor display  212  and integrated wires and cables. In this preferred embodiment, in order to provide additional utility and cost-effectiveness of this invention, a whiteboard material is used for the rear display panel  260  to allow users to use the rear display panel  260  as a writing surface. Additionally, the rear display panel  260  may support additional monitors if a user wishes, giving the improved collaboration system  100  the ability to be used by two collaborative groups at the same time. The pegs  254 , or any means of attachment such as clips or pins, are used to attach external writing equipment such as a large paper pad, display board, or poster board. This allows a user to use prepared visual aids as presentation material when needed. 
         [0082]    The rear wall  303  of technology assembly  300  consists of a rear access panel  382 , a rear cable routing access panel  383 , a power and network connector panel  386 , and a plurality of grommet holes  384 . The rear access panel  382  is hingedly attached to the rear wall  303  and allows pivoting of the rear access panel  382 . The access panel  382  pivots open, giving users access to the interior of the technology assembly  300 . The rear cable routing access panel  383  is hingedly attached to the rear wall  303  and allows pivoting of the rear access panel open or close, giving users access to the cable routing channel  396 . 
         [0083]    Located near the bottom of the rear wall  303 , is the power and network connector panel  386 . The power and network panel  386  provides connectors for external power and external network connections when needed. By using connectors in place of interconnected cables, it removes the protrusion of the cables which may be damaged. A plurality of grommet holes  384  is located near the bottom of rear wall  303 . Located on the right side of rear wall  303  is a rear heat vent  385  comprised of a plurality of slots. The heat vent  385  allows built up heat from the technology  600  to escape from the interior of the technology assembly  300 . 
         [0084]    Referring now to  FIG. 9 , a perspective line drawing of preferred embodiment of the present invention, the improved collaboration system  100  is shown. The perspective line drawing represents the overall diagrammatic view of the major electronic components of the present invention and their associated electrical wiring. As shown, the power inverter  612  and battery  614  of the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  is located in cavity  395  of the technology assembly  300 . Battery connectivity cables  618  connect power inverter  612  to the battery  614 . The power inverter  612  is connected to the power and network connector panel  386 . The power and network connected panel  386  plugs into an electrical wall outlet to provide the inverter with an external source of power. The power inverter  612  has the option to run off of battery power  614  or from the electrical wall outlet of a building. 
         [0085]    The access door  390  conceals the power system  610  from view as well as allows a user to open the access door  390  to perform maintenance. Alternatively, the cavity  395  may be used as additional storage area, removing the self-contained rechargeable power system  610 . By removing the self-contained rechargeable power system  610 , users have the option of choosing a cheaper alternative when they do not need the improved collaboration system  100  to be independent of an electrical socket. 
         [0086]    A power line  399   a  is integrated in the cable routing channel  396  and provides power to the improved collaboration system  100 . The power line  399   a  is connected to the power inverter  612  and runs through the cable routing channel  396  into the power station compartment  346 . This allows the improved collaboration station  100  to run off of battery  614  or from an electrical wall outlet of a building. Alternatively, if a user opts to not have the self-contained rechargeable power system  610 , power line  399   a  will directly connect to power and network connector panel  386 , providing  399   a  with direct electrical power from a building&#39;s electrical outlet. 
         [0087]    In the power station compartment  346 , the power line  399   a  is split into a power distribution panel  399   b,  such as a surge protector or a power strip, to provide access to power. The power port  339   a  is connected to the power distribution panel  399   b  through power cable  332   a.  The battery status monitor  339   b  is connected to power cable  332   b  integrated into the cable routing channel and runs through the lower routing port  398  to the battery  614 . The battery status monitor  339   b  is directly connected to the battery  614  and provides and displays the current battery state such as voltage, power, charge state, and temperature. Power switch  339   c  is connected to power cable  332   c  integrated into the cable routing channel  396  and runs through the lower routing port  398  to connect to the power inverter  612 . Power switch  339   c  turns the self-contained rechargeable power system on or off, thereby turning on or off the power to the improved collaboration system  100 . 
         [0088]    The power line  339   a  is then routed through the cable routing channel  396  through the storage area compartment  348  and into the technology docking station compartment  350 . The power line  339   a  branches into power distribution panel two  399   c.  Technology  600 , located in the technology docking station  350  which is in the upper-right corner of the technology assembly  300 , is connected to the power distribution panel two  399   c  for power through power cable  631 . Connectivity port  335   b  is connected to the power distribution panel two  399   c  for its power connections through power cable  631  as well. 
         [0089]    The high definition display monitor  212  is connected to power distribution panel  339   b  for its power needs. A power wire is connected to power distribution panel two  399   b  and travels through the upper routing port  397  form the technology docking station compartment  350  into the interior of the display assembly  200  and connected to the high definition display monitor  212 . 
         [0090]    Referring now to  FIG. 10 , a perspective line drawing of preferred embodiment of the present invention, the improved collaboration system  100  is shown. The perspective line drawing represents the overall diagrammatic view of the major electronic components of the present invention and their associated network, audio, and video wiring. The diagram shows the cable and wire routing paths as well as the relative locations of the integrated technology utilizing network, audio, and video wiring. 
         [0091]    A network cable  331  a is connected to the power and network connector panel  386  and provides the improved collaboration system  100  a hard wire connection to a building&#39;s existing Ethernet network. The network cable  331   a  is integrated into the cable routing channel  396  and travels along the cable routing channel  396 . The network cable  331   a  travels into the power station compartment through the lower routing port  398 . The network cable  331   a  then travels into the storage area compartment  348  in which the network cable  331  branches into a hub  331   b.  The hub  331   b  allows external technology to connect to a building&#39;s existing Ethernet network through the improved collaboration system  100 . The network cable  331   a  then travels into the technology docking station compartment  350  and branches further into hub two  331   c.  The technology  600  located in the technology docking station compartment  350  is connected to hub two  331   c  to provide the option to connect the technology  600  to a building&#39;s existing network through a hard wire in circumstances where wireless access does not exist. 
         [0092]    Technology  600  connects to high definition monitor display  212  through the use of HDMI cable  620  connected to HDMI output  621  or through VGA cable  624  connected to the VGA output  625 . The HDMI cables  620  and VGA cables  624  are integrated into the cable routing channel  396  and travels up to the high definition monitor display  212  through the upper routing port  397 . An audio cable  622  is also prewired in the cable routing channel  396  and can connect the audio output  621  to built-in speakers in the monitor display  212 . 
         [0093]    Referring now to  FIG. 11 , two preferred embodiments of the present invention  100  are used cooperatively to form a larger collaboration system is shown. The improved collaboration system  100  allows multiple units to be linked together to form a larger improved collaboration system. As shown, the improved collaboration system  100  is linked together by placing table  310  of each system together, face-to-face. This allows a meeting to be conducted between two remote users, one per improved collaboration system  100 , as they video conference among themselves and with other users sitting around the pull-out conference table  310 . It is also recognize by those skilled in the art that other variations in which the improved collaboration system  100  may be linked are possible, such as side-by-side or back-to-back. 
         [0094]    Referring now to  FIG. 12 , an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown and designated  400 . As shown, the improved collaboration system  400  comprises a technology assembly  200  and a simpler version of the display assembly  410 . The technology assembly  200  is substantially the same as in the preferred embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 . The display assembly  410  however is much simpler, allowing users the opportunity to choose a cheaper option. As shown, the display assembly  410  consists of a single high definition display monitor  412  attached at an attachment point  416  to a support pillar  414  in which multiple surfaces or displays may be attached. The support pillar  414  is mounted to the top wall  306  of the technology assembly  300  using a mounting plate  418 . 
         [0095]    Referring now to  FIG. 13 , an isometric front view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown and designated  500 . The alternative embodiment of the improved collaboration system  500  illustrated is a low-cost alternative to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
         [0096]    As shown, the improved collaboration system  500  comprises a display assembly  510  and technology assembly  550 . The display assembly  510  is of boxlike construction and comprises generally parallel and vertically extending right  515  and left  514  side walls which are rigidly and perpendicularly joined to generally vertical enlarged front wall  512  and rear wall  513  creating an open box with equal vertical walls. The top  516  and bottom  517  walls are rigidly connected to form a closed box. The technology assembly  550  is of boxlike construction and comprises a boxed frame with a front  552 , rear  553 , right  555 , left  554 , top  556  and bottom  557  wall joined together similarly to display assembly  510 . 
         [0097]    The display assembly  510  is oriented adjacent to the top of technology assembly  550  such that the bottom wall  517  of display assembly  510  is in contact with the top wall  556  of the technology assembly  550  and the front walls  515  and  555  are in the same plane. Located on the underside of technology assembly  550  are four (4) heavy duty locking wheels  502  attached to the bottom wall  557 . Each wheel  502  is located at a corner of the bottom wall  557  of the technology assembly  550  to provide the mobility to transport the improved collaboration system. The small footprint of the improved collaboration system  500  enables it to be easily transported to more locations with smaller areas. 
         [0098]    A high definition display monitor  522  is attached to the front wall  512  of the technology assembly  510  by attachment plate  520 . The front wall  552  of the technology assembly  550  provides a frame in which display panel  560  is inserted and attached. Display panel  560  extends up into the front wall  512  of the display assembly  510 . The front wall  512  also provides a frame in which display panel  560  is inserted and attached. In this preferred embodiment, in order to provide more utility and in turn cost-effectiveness, a whiteboard structure is used for display panel  560 . This allows users to use the area of the display panel  560  not covered by the high definition display monitor  522  as a work surface to write. 
         [0099]    Located below the display panel  560  is a technology docking and storage area  562 . The technology docking and storage area  562  is a box like structure protruding from the front wall  552 . The left, right, and bottom walls of the technology docking and storage area  562  are aligned in the same plane as the left wall  554 , right wall  555 , and bottom wall  557  of the technology assembly, respectively. An access panel  564  covers the top opening of technology docking and storage area  562 . A system of races  566  hold access panel  564  in place and allows access panel  564  to slide back and forth, allowing a user to access the technology and docking storage area  562 . 
         [0100]    The technology docking and storage area  562  is partitioned into three zones: power station  580 , storage area  562 , and technology docking station  570 . A cable routing channel  596  (not shown) is located towards the bottom of the technology docking and storage area  562  to accommodate the compact structure of the improved collaboration system  500 . The technology docking station  570  and power station  580  is substantially similar to the technology docking station  350  and power station  346  of the improved collaboration system  100  of  FIG. 1 . 
         [0101]    The technology docking station  570  is covered by a removable connectivity panel  572 . The technology docking station  570  houses the technology  600  used in the preferred embodiment  100  of  FIG. 1  which interfaces users to the improved collaboration system  500 . Users may connect their personal electronic devices (such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to the technology  600  either through wireless connection, internet connection, or hard wire. Once connected to the technology  600 , the user has the ability to control the high definition display monitor  522  and display what is showing on their personal electronic device. Technology  600  allows multiple users to be displayed simultaneously on the high definition display monitor  522  and allows even more to be connected at once. 
         [0102]    The connectivity panel  572  is substantially similar to connectivity panel  352  of preferred embodiment  100  of  FIG. 1  and houses a technology display port  573   a  and a connectivity port  573   b.  Technology display port  573   a  is a rectangular opening in the connectivity panel  572  with a predetermined size based on the front display panel of technology  600 . Through the opening, the display port  573   a  displays the front display panel of technology  600 . Connectivity port  573   b  allow users to connect to technology  600  through hard wire if a device is not wireless (Wi-Fi) capable and connect to electrical wall outlet though the improved collaboration system  100 . 
         [0103]    The power panel  582  of the power station  580  allows users to connect external electronic devices requiring power to a self-contained rechargeable power system  610  (not shown) contained in the interior of the technology assembly  550  of the improved collaboration system  500 . The self-contained rechargeable power system  610  is similar to the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  in the preferred embodiment  100  shown in  FIG. 1  and comprises an inverter  612  and a battery  612  and associated wiring. The battery  614  can provide up to 100 Ah which will power the improved collaboration system for approximately 5 hours. The self-contained rechargeable power system  610  allows the improved collaboration system  500  to be truly mobile, removing the need to be connected to an electric wall socket for its power needs for an extended period of time. 
         [0104]    The power panel  582  is substantially similar to power panel  337  of the preferred embodiment  100  of  FIG. 1  and houses power port  583   a  and battery status monitor  583   b,  and a power switch  583   c.  The storage area  562  is located to the right of the power station  580  and technology docking station  570 . The storage area allows items to be placed within the cavity when not needed. Enough clearance is between the access panel  564  to allow the charging cables of electronic devices to pass through, allowing items placed in the storage area to be charge. 
         [0105]    In an alternative embodiment in which a user elects to have the improved collaboration station  500  without the self-contained rechargeable power system  595  to save on cost, the power panel  582  will be a blank panel. 
         [0106]    Referring now to  FIG. 14 , a rear isometric view of the improved collaboration system  500  is shown. The display assembly  510  is of a smaller dimension compared to the technology assembly  550 . The display assembly  510  is attached on top and adjacent to the  550  and the right, left, and rear walls of the display assembly  510  are offset from the technology assembly walls. 
         [0107]    The rear wall  513  has display assembly access panel  530  hingedly attached to allow the display assembly access panel  530  to pivot open and closed on the vertical axis created by the hinge  531 . The access panel  530  has vent holes  532  to allow heat to escape from the interior cavity. When open, the access panel  530  exposes the interior cavity of the display assembly  510 . The user may then access the cable routing channel  596  and the high definition monitor display  522  to make repairs or conduct maintenance. 
         [0108]    The rear wall  553  of technology assembly  550  consists of a rear access panel  590  and a power and network connector panel  592 . The rear access panel  590  is hingedly attached to the rear wall  553  and allows pivoting of the rear access panel  590 . The rear access panel  590  pivots open, giving users access to the interior of the technology assembly  550 . The self-contained rechargeable power system  610  (not shown) is contained in the interior of the technology assembly  550  of the improved collaboration system  500 . By opening the rear access panel  590 , a user has access to the self-contained rechargeable power system  610  to perform maintenance or make repairs. 
         [0109]    Located near the bottom of the rear wall  553 , is the power and network connector panel  592 . The power and network connector panel  592  provides connectors for external power and external network connections when needed. The power and network connector panel  592  is minimally intrusive as it protrudes only slightly. By using connectors in place of interconnected cables, it removes the protrusion of the cables which may be damaged.