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Method and apparatus for multi-user awareness and collaboration

  • US 6,430,567 B2
  • Filed: 06/30/1998
  • Issued: 08/06/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for multi-user awareness and collaboration in a computer network environment, comprising:

  • obtaining registration information from a network user, said registration information comprising said network user'"'"'s identification, name, and electronic mail address;

    retaining said registration information in a repository of user information;

    capturing an address specification for a network resource requested by said network user, wherein said network resource does not provide a direct access to a chat room;

    storing said address specification in said repository of user information, said repository of user information having identification information of all network users currently viewing said network resource;

    generating from said repository of user information a list comprising said all network users currently viewing said network resource;

    transmitting said network resource, said list, and a collaboration menu to said network user, said collaboration menu comprising at least one user collaboration option.

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