Method and system for switching between users in a conference en

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1995-02-13

1996-09-17

Zimmerman, Mark K.

Telephonic communications

Special services

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39520004, 379202, G06F 15177

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ABSTRACT:
A method of selecting which user has the input focus, and conditions by which a different user will get the input focus in the future. A user is said to have the `floor` if that user is enabled to become the input focus, or in other words, to provide input to the shared application. Zero or more users may have the floor at a particular time. (This is in contrast to a human conference or meeting where generally one person has the floor at a time). A method of selecting the set of users who have the floor is called a floor control policy. The floor control policy determines the set of participants who have the floor now, who will get the floor next, and how and when the floor assignments are made.

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