Method and Apparatus for Annotated Electronic File Sharing

摘要

A method and apparatus for sharing electronic documents and sharing annotations to the same is disclosed. In some aspects, the present teachings include easy to use and flexible user interface elements to assist users in accessing shared files and folders as well as indications to alert the users to updates in the condition of a shared item. The user interface also permits simple but effective sharing of comments relating to content and allows for intuitive social networking features in the context of electronic content sharing. In other aspects, an indicator of how many new unread comments are associated with a shared electronic file exist is placed visually on or beside the actual icon of the share electronic file associated with the comments.

主权项

1. A system for sharing an electronic file comprising:
a visual display unit including a visual display area for displaying a user interface; a portion of said visual display area including a display of an icon of a shared electronic file; wherein said portion of said visual display area further displays a visual indicator of a sharing status of said electronic file or folder; and wherein said indicator of said sharing status visually indicates a quantity of unread comments specifically associated with said shared electronic file.