Networked desktop environment
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- identifying, by a processor at a server in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory storage medium, a networked desktop state of a networked desktop environment, wherein the networked desktop environment includes a networked desktop workspace and an information element, and wherein the networked desktop state includes information indicating a multi-dimensional position of a representation of the information element in the networked desktop workspace;
determining first rendering capabilities of a first interface device available for collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, the first rendering capabilities reflecting a rendering mode to use for rendering the networked desktop environment at the first interface device;
determining second rendering capabilities of a second interface device available for collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, the second rendering capabilities reflecting a rendering mode to use for rendering the networked desktop environment at the second interface device, wherein the first rendering capabilities and the second rendering capabilities are different;
collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, wherein collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment includes;
generating, at the server, instructions for use in rendering a graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace, wherein the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace include information indicative of the networked desktop state, first rendering instructions based on the first rendering capabilities, and second rendering instructions based on the second rendering capabilities;
transmitting the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace to the first interface device via a first network communication link, such that the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace is renderable by the first interface device using the first rendering instructions;
transmitting the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace to the second interface device via second a network communication link, such that the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace is renderable by the second interface device using the second rendering instructions; and
receiving, via a network communication link, information indicating an interaction with the networked desktop environment at one or both of the first interface device or the second interface device, wherein the interaction includes a change of the multi-dimensional position; and
storing, at the server, the networked desktop environment, wherein storing the networked desktop environment includes updating the networked desktop state based on the change of the multi-dimensional position.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a networked desktop environment is provided. Executing a networked desktop environment may include identifying a networked desktop state of the networked desktop environment, which may include a networked desktop workspace and an information element. The networked desktop state may include information indicating a multi-dimensional position of a representation of the information element in the networked desktop workspace. Executing the networked desktop environment may include generating instructions for use in rendering the networked desktop workspace, which may include information indicative of the networked desktop state, and transmitting the instructions to an interface device. Information indicating an interaction with the networked desktop environment may be received and the networked desktop state may be updated based on the interaction information.
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17 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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identifying, by a processor at a server in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory storage medium, a networked desktop state of a networked desktop environment, wherein the networked desktop environment includes a networked desktop workspace and an information element, and wherein the networked desktop state includes information indicating a multi-dimensional position of a representation of the information element in the networked desktop workspace; determining first rendering capabilities of a first interface device available for collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, the first rendering capabilities reflecting a rendering mode to use for rendering the networked desktop environment at the first interface device; determining second rendering capabilities of a second interface device available for collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, the second rendering capabilities reflecting a rendering mode to use for rendering the networked desktop environment at the second interface device, wherein the first rendering capabilities and the second rendering capabilities are different; collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, wherein collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment includes; generating, at the server, instructions for use in rendering a graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace, wherein the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace include information indicative of the networked desktop state, first rendering instructions based on the first rendering capabilities, and second rendering instructions based on the second rendering capabilities; transmitting the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace to the first interface device via a first network communication link, such that the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace is renderable by the first interface device using the first rendering instructions; transmitting the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace to the second interface device via second a network communication link, such that the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace is renderable by the second interface device using the second rendering instructions; and receiving, via a network communication link, information indicating an interaction with the networked desktop environment at one or both of the first interface device or the second interface device, wherein the interaction includes a change of the multi-dimensional position; and storing, at the server, the networked desktop environment, wherein storing the networked desktop environment includes updating the networked desktop state based on the change of the multi-dimensional position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for use in automated collaboration, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory; and a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to; identify a state of a networked desktop environment, wherein the networked desktop environment includes a networked desktop workspace and an information element, and wherein the state includes information indicating a multi-dimensional position of a representation of the information element in the networked desktop workspace; determine first rendering capabilities of a first interface device available for collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, the first rendering capabilities reflecting a rendering mode to use for rendering the networked desktop environment at the first interface device; determine second rendering capabilities of a second interface device available for collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment, the second rendering capabilities reflecting a rendering mode to use for rendering the networked desktop environment at the second interface device, wherein the first rendering capabilities and the second rendering capabilities are different; collaboratively share the networked desktop environment, wherein collaboratively sharing the networked desktop environment includes; generating instructions for use in rendering a graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace, wherein the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace include information indicative of the state, first rendering instructions based on the first rendering capabilities, and second rendering instructions based on the second rendering capabilities; transmitting the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace to the first interface device, such that the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace is renderable by the first interface device using the first rendering instructions; transmitting the instructions for use in rendering the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace to a second interface device, such that the graphical representation of the networked desktop workspace is renderable by the second interface device using the second rendering instructions; and receiving, via a network communication link, information indicating an interaction with the networked desktop environment at one or both of the first interface device or the second interface device, wherein the interaction includes a change of the multi-dimensional position; and storing the networked desktop environment, wherein storing the networked desktop environment includes updating the state based on the change of the multi-dimensional position. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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