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Anchored conversations: adhesive, in-context, virtual discussion forums

  • US 7,089,278 B1
  • Filed: 09/07/1999
  • Issued: 08/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for placing and maintaining anchored conversations within an artifact comprising a file having a file type, the system comprising:

  • an application configured to access the artifact, wherein the application is associated with the file type;

    a conversation client configured to access said anchored conversation and to receive communications regarding a portion of the artifact, while the artifact is viewed within the application;

    an anchor configured to identify a location within said artifact with which said conversation client is associated;

    a conversation coordinator configured to maintain a relationship between the anchor, the conversation client and the anchored conversation;

    at least one conversation database accessible by the conversation coordinator, said conversation database including a conversation history and access control data, wherein said conversation history comprises;

    conversation elements and meta data, including command invocations, anchor positions, anchor context, conversation state changes, and shared artifact version data; and

    wherein said access control data comprises access control lists, user accounts, and user privileges.

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