Mission driven virtual character for user interaction
US11176757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/014
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An augmented reality (AR) display device can display a virtual assistant character that interacts with the user of the AR device. The virtual assistant may be represented by a robot (or other) avatar that assists the user with contextual objects and suggestions depending on what virtual content the user is interacting with. Animated images may be displayed above the robot's head to display its intents to the user. For example, the robot can run up to a menu and suggest an action and show the animated images. The robot can materialize virtual objects that appear on its hands. The user can remove such an object from the robot's hands and place it in the environment. If the user does not interact with the object, the robot can dematerialize it. The robot can rotate its head to keep looking at the user and/or an object that the user has picked up.
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