Apparatus and methods for simulating authentication within the metaverse
US12076649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2137
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for providing and simulating authentication within a metaverse. A user may request to be authenticated by a computer program. The program may authenticate the user. The program may create a time-limited avatar overlay for the user to utilize within the metaverse. The time-limited avatar overlay may be transmitted to the user. The user may use the avatar overlay within the metaverse to authenticate the user. The user may authenticate through any appropriate method, including by providing a copy of a real identification card to the program. In an embodiment, the avatar overlay may be a digital representation of the identification card or a digital token.
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