SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION VIA A VIRTUAL SHARED AREA IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

摘要

A system and method is disclosed for information sharing via a virtual shared area (16) in a communication network. The system includes a virtual shared area (16) having a unique electronic identifier, the shared area being controlled by an owner (12) for permitting access to information in the shared area (16) by multiple users. The users are allowed to connect to the shared area and transfer at least a portion of the information to a user device. The owner initiates a control-sharing of the information and shares with all the users if the users maintain a communication link with the virtual shared area. Multiple users can control the shared area in a predetermined manner as well.