Region access authorization in a virtual environment
US8245283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The passage of avatars into and out of regions in a virtual universe is regulated through the use of secure communications between and among the avatar, an authority managing of the region and a trusted third party who maintains a database of avatar characteristics. Permission to move from one virtual region to another is determined based upon the avatar characteristics.
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