Method and apparatus for providing real-time notification for avatars
US7865566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/4547
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A real time notification for updating online identities, known as avatars, is disclosed. For example, when a user updates his or her avatar(s), the changes are stored in a user database. The changes are also detected by an event router that sends a change notification in real time to all pertinent servers that are currently supporting on-line applications for the user. The servers will send the change notification in real time to pertinent clients, e.g., an instant messenger client, a mobile instant messenger client, an interactive game client and the like.
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