We describe the design of and experience with PointRight, a peerto-peer pointer and keyboard redirection system that operates in multi-machine, multi-user environments. Point- Right employs a geometric model for redirecting input across screens driven by multiple independent machines and operating systems. It was created for interactive work- spaces that include large, shared displays and individual laptops, but is a general tool that supports many different configurations and modes of use. Although previous sys- tems have provided for re-routing pointer and keyboard control, in this paper we present a more general and flexible system, along with an analysis of the types of re-binding that must be handled by any pointer redirection system This paper describes the system, the ways in which it has been used, and the lessons that have been learned from its use over the last two years. devices and have been very positive in their assessment of its utility and usability. This paper describes the system, the ways in which it has been used, and the lessons that have been learned. Download Paper in PDF
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