Controlling an interactive story through manipulation of simulated character mental state
US8177639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/65
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In various embodiments, methods and systems are provided for simulating the effect of mental state on character behavior in an interactive story environment. One method embodiment includes facilitating manipulation of a simulated mental state model of a character in the interactive story, wherein the mental state model comprises at least one pre-behavior representation associated with at least one character behavior which may be a thought, verbal expression, or action, for example; and, applying the manipulated mental state model to generate at least one behavior of the character in the interactive story.
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