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1997
Conference Paper
Titel
Floor control on collaborative design environments
Abstract
Whereas different computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) systems exist, which provide, e.g., functionality for audio- and video-conferencing, whiteboards or application-sharing, the importance of coordination of collaborative work in synchronous sessions is still being underestimated. Yet, efficient session management is necessary to exploit all available information resources and experts' knowledge within an enterprise in order to improve design decisions in stages where only little knowledge about the product under development is available. Synchronous CSCW tools that are supporting product development processes, like whiteboards, joint editing or joint CAD, often use proprietary floor control mechanisms coordinating the work of the users. The paper discusses floor control policies, the integration of user applications and policy negotiation.
Language
English