A Collaborative Property-Based Note Management System

NotePals is an ink-based, collaborative note sharing application built on top of a property-based document management system. NotePals users write notes in their own handwriting on a personal digital assistant (PDA) or CrossPad. These notes are then synchronized with a central repository and can be accessed and shared via an online web application. The system supports both the traditional folder-based hierarchy for document organization, as well as creating and using customized properties for managing, searching, and operating on notes. The latter method allows users more organizational flexibility without losing the benefits of sharing notes in a collaborative environment. This report describes our second design and implementation of the NotePals system, which adds several new features, including the property-based organization.