Abstract: In general, embodiments of the invention relate to a method for propagating content. The method includes detecting, from a user, an input on a device, interpreting the input to identify a command, and displaying, in response the command, updated content on the device. The method further includes making a determination, based on the command, that content displayed on at least one other device is to be updated. The method further includes, in response to the first determination, generating a command message based at least in part on the command, and transmitting the command message to a workspace management system (WMS), where the at least one other device is operatively connected to the WMS.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the invention relate to generating thumbnails representing files stored in database or other repository. More specifically, embodiments of the invention are directed to creating snapshots of file content and using the snapshots to generate a thumbnail representation for each file. In addition, embodiments of the invention are directed to resizing thumbnails having thumbnail content from file snapshots, annotating on the thumbnails using an interactive device, and later synchronizing the annotations with the file content.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the invention relate to a method for transmitting messages. The method includes determining that a first device and a second device are members of a communication group based on the first device and the second device concurrently accessing a file, receiving a message from the first device, making a first determination, in response to receiving the message, that the first device is a member of the communication group, and based on the first determination, making a second determination that the second device is a member of the communication group, and based on the second determination, transmitting a second message to the second device, wherein the second message is generated, based at least in part, on the message.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a method for updating content on devices. The method includes detecting a local modification on a device, wherein the local modification is associated with a portion of a locally stored copy of a virtual canvas, wherein the portion of the locally stored copy of the virtual canvas is displayed on the device at a device-scale level, converting the local modification to a second local modification by scaling the local modification from the device-scale level to a system-scale level, updating, using the second local modification, the locally stored copy of the virtual canvas, generating a first update message comprising the second local modification, and transmitting the first update message to a workspace management system.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and cluster for vertically docking interactive devices. The apparatus includes a pair of device docking hooks (DDHs), which temporarily couple to and secure an interactive device onto a vertical surface. In addition to the apparatus, the system may include one or more device locking mount(s) (DLMs) coupled to the interactive device, which further secures the interactive device to a static vertical surface. The coupling between each of the one or more DLM(s) and the interactive device may take the form of, for example, a magnetic attachment, a hook and loop fabric attachment, a spring loaded hook, a simple gravity induced friction attachment (e.g., a resting pad), etc. Alternatively, in addition to the apparatus, the system may include a device locking apparatus (DLA), which when engaged may further secure the interactive device to an articulating vertical surface.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the invention relate to a method for a method for restoring an action. The method includes sending a first command, from a first interactive device to a target interactive device, the first command comprising instructions for the target interactive device to display content of a shared file using viewport information, where the first and target interactive devices are operatively linked by the shared file in a multi-device workspace. The method further includes detecting an undo action input on the first interactive device, generating, in response to the detecting, a second command comprising instructions to undo the viewport information of the content of the shared file displayed by the target interactive device, and sending the second command to the target interactive device, wherein the second command identifies the target interactive device and comprises an entry identifier in a viewport log comprising the viewport information.

Abstract: A method and system for updating an interactive display on an interactive device. More specifically, the method is directed to the removal of identified stroke inputs from the interactive display. Each of the identified stroke inputs correspond to stroke data that at least partially overlap an enclosed area specified by a user via manipulation of a digitizer in erase mode.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the invention relate to a method for transmitting messages. The method includes determining that a first device and a second device are members of a communication group based on the first device and the second device concurrently accessing a file, receiving a message from the first device, making a first determination, in response to receiving the message, that the first device is a member of the communication group, and based on the first determination, making a second determination that the second device is a member of the communication group, and based on the second determination, transmitting a second message to the second device, wherein the second message is generated, based at least in part, on the message.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a method for updating content on devices. The method includes detecting a local modification on a device, wherein the local modification is associated with a portion of a locally stored copy of a virtual canvas, wherein the portion of the locally stored copy of the virtual canvas is displayed on the device at a device-scale level, converting the local modification to a second local modification by scaling the local modification from the device-scale level to a system-scale level, updating, using the second local modification, the locally stored copy of the virtual canvas, generating a first update message comprising the second local modification, and transmitting the first update message to a workspace management system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the operability of a mobile device while that mobile device is inside a vehicle equipped with a concealed NFC transmitter located inside the vehicle's cigarette lighter DC connector that transmits a signal, which is directed by deflection to ideally cover the driver's seat area. When that signal is received and decoded by nearby mobile devices using specific software, a process that begins by determining whether such mobile device is located within the vehicle and proximate to the driver's seat gets started, then, the system defines the transmitted signal coverage area as a restricted zone in which the mobile device use is partially or fully prohibited. The area where the radio signal is weaker or null is identified as a safe zone in which all or some of the functionality of the mobile devices is enabled. Once it's determined that a mobile device is within a restricted zone, a determination is made as to whether any usage prohibition conditions are satisfied.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved Retail Display Cabinet with built in Gyroscope and servomotors to be primarily use at retail stores to showcase an item behind a transparent LCD. The Retail Display Cabinet has inside enough diffused light to better help the clear LCD display better quality images and/or videos. It has a built in gyroscope that identifies the position of the unit to determine the screen layout relevant to the aspect ratio of the screen to direct the lighting where is required. It also has built in servomotors to better show the product inside by rotating the product according to the pre-programmed commands.

Abstract: This invention provides a chair's backrest folding screen device to be primarily installed in a chair's backrest, once installed, the user can deploy the unit to a full size geometrical figure screen background behind the back rest. When the user is seated, and in front of a camera, the captured image frame is of the user and the background screen blocking any other image the camera may capture without the use of the device. The unit also provides visual privacy by partially blocking the view from behind the chair's backrest and also provides auditive privacy in a shared space by absorbing the ambient noise.

Abstract: This invention provides a Transparent LCD window frame with adjustable LED spot lights to be primarily use as an information screen when set in front of an object. The transparent LCD displays information, images or videos in front of objects or people that are properly lighted by the built in adjustable spot LED lights. The unit is self contained and operates independent or it can be controlled externally or remotely.