Method and apparatus for the synchronized representation of...

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2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Feild, Joseph (Department: 2176)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer conferencing

C709S205000, C709S206000, C709S207000, C709S223000, C709S238000, C709S248000, C370S260000, C370S261000, C370S262000

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06907450

ABSTRACT:
A method and accompanying apparatus forms a synchronized representation of network contents within a group of users. This makes it possible to realize a series of new applications, for instance electronic commerce, electronic consulting, call centers, telelearning, and multimedia hotline.

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