a. The Figure details a user's menu for disclosing an invention to a patent
agent using computer interface means, for example over the Internet. The
computer menu and assistance may be used during a person to person meeting.

b. In one embodiment, the menu may include:
a drawing area, where the user can draw his/her invention on-line, using
for example the drawing tools. This may be usable for fast communications
with the agent to disclose the invention, possibly to convey an idea to a
consultant at the attorney's office - the consultant sees the drawing as it
emerges, and can react instantly to ask questions, add comments, etc.

c. A textual tools area is used for text editing in the drawings or
generally. File control tools may be used for saving the description,
retrieving previously saved text and/or graphics, a voice recording,
pictures, a video clip, etc.

d. The transfer XFER area controls the transfer of files and/or other
objects to a patent agent server or between other locations.

e. A Misc. area is reserved for other functions relating to patent
applications processing.

f. The real time RT dialog area is used for real time textual
communications with the patent attorney for example. The inventor can
discuss, in real time, the drawing presented, a file retrieved from
memory, etc. The attorney can present questions, comments, tasks for the
inventor to perform, corrected drawings or text, etc.