Steelcase has been granted a patent for a collaboration system allowing multiple conferees to share digital content during a conference session. The system includes personal computing devices, a common display screen, and processors to facilitate content sharing and distinguish files added by different conferees. GlobalData’s report on Steelcase gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Collaboration system for sharing digital content during conference sessions
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12001976B1) outlines a method for facilitating collaboration sessions among multiple participants using interface devices with display screens. The method involves presenting a session interface on each device linked to a content sharing session, including a content sharing window and a file queue. Participants can select content for sharing or private viewing, with the ability to change pages of multi-page files in an egalitarian manner. Additionally, conferees can annotate shared content, with annotations replicated on all devices and a common display screen. The method also allows for private file queues unique to each device, enabling private viewing and sharing of content.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method where conferees using distinct interface devices can collaborate by selecting and sharing content from private file queues unique to each device. This approach allows for seamless sharing of selected content via content sharing windows and a common display screen, while also enabling private viewing without displaying the content on shared screens. The method emphasizes the flexibility for any device to select and share files from private queues, enhancing the collaborative experience among participants. The patent also includes features such as live video representations of conferees and visually distinguishing the most recent content modifier, adding depth to the collaborative session experience.
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