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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2016
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Beth A. Novak, Woodinville, WA (US);
Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Seattle, WA (US);
Frederick David Jones, Bellevue, WA (US);
Kenneth Marks, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Technology is disclosed herein that enhances communication and collaboration at a distance. In an implementation, a portal engine provides a communication and content portal through which users situated in different locations may interact and collaborate with each other. The portal includes an always-on, bi-directional video link through which the users may communicate over video. The portal may also include a digital white-board or other surface link over which shared content may be exchanged.