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Abstract

The invention concerns a method and apparatus that provides predetermined and user determined areas on an electronic whiteboard which provides the user with various computer-related functions. In particular, a communication server would monitor the hot zones for detection of the users electronic pen. If the communication server detects the users electronic pen in the hot zone area for longer than a predetermined time, for example two seconds, then the communication server would perform the function defined by that particular hot zone. A plurality of hot zones may be defined and fixed as part of either the electronic whiteboard environment, or they may be relative so that a user can define particular hot zone areas, including their location, content and function. These hot zone areas may be moved anywhere in the electronic whiteboard area. The user is required to calibrate, or align the area of the electronic whiteboard in which they wish to define the hot zone, and the communication server will then monitor that area for pen activity. Furthermore, the hot zones may be configured so that the user of the electronic whiteboard may selectively send board images to remote users along with e-mail messages, tasking lists, calendars or scheduling information concerning future meetings, etc.

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