Secure communication modes in a virtual universe
US8051462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0428
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system, method and program product for providing secure communications in a virtual universe. A system is disclosed that includes a system for allowing a first avatar to request a secure communication mode and for allowing a second avatar to accept the secure communication mode. Once accepted, a secure session is initiated within the virtual universe between the first avatar and the second avatar and at least one feature of the virtual universe is altered to effectuate the secure communication mode.
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