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System and method for object searching in virtual worlds

US8244754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method enabling the search for a three-dimensional virtual world object across the universe of virtual worlds by utilizing a two-step search process to first identify the object and second, to actively locate and generate a URI to all presently manifest instances of that object.

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