Systems and methods for facilitating video communication using virtual avatars
US10063604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/4015
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for enhancing video communication among two or more users is provided. According to an aspect, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving user input of a subject, wherein the user input was captured by a user interface, and determining an interpretation of the captured user input of the subject. The method further comprises determining one or more commands for moving an avatar of the subject based on the interpretation and using the one or more commands for controlling movement of the avatar presented via a computing device.
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