Monitoring virtual worlds to detect events and determine their type
US8386211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6623
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture are provided for detecting events based upon population density as a function of time and geographic location. Flow of population enables continuous movement to be distinguished from non-continuous movement. Accordingly, various types of events where people are gathering may be determined based upon the population flow and density.
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