发明名称 |
A co-presence data retrieval system |
摘要 |
A data retrieval system includes a data server which retrieves a data object from a data repository and a system for associating a virtual place with a retrieved data object. The virtual place provides co-presence to users which access the retrieved data object. A method for upgrading a data retrieval system comprised of a data server capable of retrieving data objects from a data repository and a plurality of data-retrieval clients is aLso described. The method includes the steps of adding a co-presence server comprising at least one virtual place associated with one of said data objects and upgrading at least two of said data-retrieval clients with the following abilities: a) the ability to open a separate communication channel with said co-presence server; b) the ability to map retrieved data objects to said virtual places; c) the ability to display co-presence information; d) the ability to enable users to communicate; and e) the ability to notify said co-presence server when said data-retrieval client is terminated. |
申请公布号 |
GB2289149(B) |
申请公布日期 |
1998.11.18 |
申请号 |
GB19950004780 |
申请日期 |
1995.03.09 |
申请人 |
* UBIQUE LIMITED |
发明人 |
EHUD * SHAPIRO;YOSEF * MASS;ARIEL * SELLA |
分类号 |
G06F12/00;G06F17/00;G06F17/30;(IPC1-7):G06F17/30 |
主分类号 |
G06F12/00 |
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