Abstract: A method of real time computerized image collaboration of a computerized image stored in memory of transmitting computer. A window is opened which selects a portion of the computerized image and a corresponding portion of memory. Image data stored in the memory portion is compressed and the compressed image data is transferred over a network to a client computer attached to the network. The image portion is visually presented in real time on a client video display attached to the client computer. A user of a client computer requests of the window. Upon receiving control of the window, the controlling user may add metadata by overlaying the image portion or perform other tasks such as move, resize the window and change image parameters. The image portion along with the metadata is shared in real time among other clients.

Abstract: The creation and management of a new dynamic object format referred to as an Information Graphic Object (IGO). The IGO enables intuitive capturing, managing and sharing of dynamic content. These objects may be created manually using a conventional mouse, or automatically using an “Automatic Scan Manager (ASM) Engine”. The ASM includes an Article Recognition Engine” (ARE™) for capturing actual articles, with multiple formats, from a plurality of content sources simultaneously. These articles are converted into IGO and can be subsequently manipulated, managed and shared with other users. The IGO are dynamic objects that can be sent to other users using the Player 2 Player (PL2PL) capabilities of the system. These capabilities furthermore enable graphic chatting in real time. The IGO can also be stored with their live properties, whereupon extraction of an IGO from an IGO gallery activates the live properties.