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File sharing in a teleconference application
Assignee: Apple Inc
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Filing: 1996-05-08
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Granted: 1999-01-05
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Expires: 2016-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A system and method which enables teleconference members to share files during a teleconference. An endpoint including a processor with a memory coupled thereto. The memory stores a teleconferencing application. A file sharing mechanism is associated with the application at run time. The file sharing mechanism generates a window on the local display in which the local member of the teleconference may post advertisements for files thereby making the file sharable. The local endpoint sends the advertisement to a remote endpoint. A corresponding accessory receives the advertisement and posts it in the remote window. A local member can copy remotely posted files by manipulating the corresponding advertisement.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy Riddle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:05
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99944; Y10S707/99945
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of sharing files during a teleconference comprising the steps of: creating a window on a display; posting a first representation of a remote file in the window; copying the file to a desired storage location; changing the first representation to a second representation when the remote file has been copied.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of sharing files during a teleconference comprising the steps of: creating a window on a display; posting a first representation of a remote file in the window; copying the file to a desired storage location; changing the first representation to a second representation when the remote file has been copied.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of copying comprises the steps of: dragging the first representation of the remote file to the desired storage location; and dropping the first representation in the desired storage location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A computer readable storage media containing executable computer program instructions which when executed cause a digital processing system to perform a method comprising: creating a window on a display; posting a first representation of a remote file in the window; copying the file to a desired storage location; and changing the first representation to a second representation when the remote file has been copied.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A computer readable storage media containing executable computer program instructions which when executed cause a digital processing system to perform a method comprising: creating a window on a display; posting a first representation of a remote file in the window; copying the file to a desired storage location; and changing the first representation to a second representation when the remote file has been copied.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
52 words
An apparatus comprising: means for creating a window on a display; means for posting a first representation of a remote file in the window; means for copying the file to a desired storage location; and means for changing the first representation to a second representation when the remote file has been copied.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
52 words
An apparatus comprising: means for creating a window on a display; means for posting a first representation of a remote file in the window; means for copying the file to a desired storage location; and means for changing the first representation to a second representation when the remote file has been copied.
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