SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MULTI-DIRECTIONAL FILE-BASED DATA STREAMING EDITOR

摘要

This invention provides a system and method for multiple users to simultaneously access selected files during an online session. Each of the users has read access to each of the other users' selected files. Each user can edit each of the other users' files, although 5 only a single user may edit any file at a given point in time. The invention synchronizes editing control among the users. Each time a user edits a file, the edit is automatically cascaded to all session participants.