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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2010
Kentaro Toyama, Sadashivnagar, IN;
Bhrighu Sareen, Redmond, WA (US);
Bradley L Carpenter, Carnation, WA (US);
Udai Singh Pawar, Bangalore, IN;
Kentaro Toyama, Sadashivnagar, IN;
Bhrighu Sareen, Redmond, WA (US);
Bradley L Carpenter, Carnation, WA (US);
Udai Singh Pawar, Bangalore, IN;
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Multi-user multi-input desktop workspaces and applications are described. In one aspect, a single computing device presents multiple workspaces on a desktop area. The desktop area is designed for multiple users to provide in parallel inputs. Each workspace is configured for use by a particular set of users. Responsive to user direction, user access restrictions to a particular workspace of the multiple workspaces is suspended to allow a new user to interface within context of a particular workspace.