System and method for collaborative computing

摘要

A system for facilitating collaborative visual expression on a portable computing device comprises a virtual workspace module constructing a virtual workspace at the portable computing device, the virtual workspace configured to host objects including one or more objects defining one or more subspaces of the virtual workspace. A synchronization module communicates with a cooperating computing device via a wireless communication link to synchronize the virtual workspace with another virtual workspace constructed at the cooperating computing device. A graphical user interface module generates a graphical user interface that presents an individual view of the virtual workspace to a user of the portable computing device and allows visual expression within the virtual workspace via a touch input device associated with the portable computing device. A touch input data processing module processes data pertaining to touch input detected by the touch input device in connection with the graphical user interface.

主权项

1. A system for facilitating collaborative visual expression on a portable computing device, the system comprising:
a working memory; a storage device; and a processor configured to execute instructions stored on at least one of the working memory and the storage device including instructions for
constructing a virtual workspace at the portable computing device, the virtual workspace configured to host objects including one or more objects that define one or more subspaces of the virtual workspace;communicating with a cooperating portable computing device via a wireless communication link, once established between the portable computing device and the cooperating portable computing device, in order to synchronize the virtual workspace at the portable computing device with another virtual workspace constructed at the cooperating portable computing device;generating a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface configured to present an individual view of the virtual workspace to a user of the portable computing device and to allow visual expression within the virtual workspace via a touch input device associated with the portable computing device; andprocessing data pertaining to touch input detected by the touch input device in connection with the graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface module supports at least two user roles including a first user role for creating objects and a second user role for managing objects, and allows the user to switch between user roles by touch input, and wherein the first user role comprises a painting role and the second user role comprises an animation role.