Systems, Methods, and Media for Sharing Input Device Movement Information in an Instant Messaging System

Abstract

Systems, methods and media for sharing input device movement information between users of an instant messaging system on a network by facilitating transmission and display to one user input device movement information from another user are disclosed. Embodiments may include receiving tracking information by a first client computer system where the tracking information relates to input device movement associated with a second client computer system. Embodiments may also include determining an equivalent movement based on the received tracking information and displaying the equivalent movement by the first client computer system. Tracking information may include one or more of a beginning or ending point for highlighting, a beginning or ending point for pointer movement, or an indication of velocity or emphasis. Displaying the equivalent movement may include displaying a moving ghost pointer or highlighting at the first client computer system.

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