Systems, methods, and computer program products for accessing, leasing, relocating, constructing and modifying internet sites within a multi-dimensional virtual reality environment
US5889951A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention facilitates viewing, organizing, and optimizing Internet sites. A multi-dimensional virtual environment includes one or more respective virtual sites for each Internet site. Users are given the ability to explore the virtual environment and access Internet site data and services via respective virtual site(s). Transfer of data related to an Internet and virtual site includes assigning a transfer priority to each virtual site based on the user's location within the virtual environment, and transferring data based on the assigned priority. Users are provided with the ability to lease portions of the virtual environment, to create and modify the appearance and functionality of virtual sites on leased portions, to assign Internet site data and services to virtual sites, and to relocate virtual sites within the virtual environment.
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