Camera-less representation of users during communication sessions
US12267623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L25/63
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example process includes receiving, from a user, an input corresponding to a request to render, without using a camera, and during a communication session with an external electronic device, an avatar associated with the user; and in accordance with receiving the input: in accordance with a determination that the electronic device is coupled to an external accessory device: during the communication session with the external electronic device, and while a camera corresponding to the communication session is disabled: receiving, from the external accessory device, a first data stream detected by a first type of sensor of the external accessory device; determining, based on the first data stream, a first set of data representing a first type of visual feature of the avatar; and rendering the avatar using the first set of data.
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