Systems and methods to cooperatively perform virtual actions
US11652654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/131
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described in which the control of virtual activities is cooperatively shared among two or more interactive users. Within selected virtual actions, an initiation component is identified that, when enacted, automatically informs one or more shared-experience users of the intent by the initiator to complete the virtual action and triggers monitoring of the shared-experience users for indications signaling agreement to proceed. When the degree of agreement meets a predetermined threshold or is judged by the initiator to be adequate, the completion component of the virtual actions is enacted on all devices. Automatic incorporation of initiation and completion components during shared activities may allow for cooperative control of virtual activities without repeated and potentially monotonous questions and responses regarding when to proceed.
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