Virtual reality space sharing system having self modifying avatars (symbols) in accordance to a category that the symbol belongs
US6009460A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/157
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a communication apparatus, adapted to be used as a user terminal, connected to a message communication system in which a plurality of user terminals are interconnected, the plurality of user terminals sharing virtual worlds and avatars (symbols) of users each operating an associated one of the user terminals, and messages are exchanged among the plurality of user terminals while creating an atmosphere such that as if one's own self enters the virtual world and has conversations. In the communication apparatus, the users (symbols) are classified into a plurality of categories, and action contents of the symbols are controlled in accordance with the categories. According to the communication apparatus, a symbol with a great deal of individuality is produced, so that a virtual world full of variety may be implemented.
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