3D social platform for sharing videos and webpages
US8572177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T19/003
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A 3D social media platform is provided that allows users to share and experience a realistic social viewing experience with members of their social network. More specifically, a user shares a virtual 3D social venue with one or more members within their social network (e.g., Facebook friends) for the purpose of experiencing the content (e.g., movie, television, video game) as if each of the members were physically together in the venue. The user selects 2D media content, such as a web page, from an external and independent source (such as a web browser) to instantiate onto a virtual screen, window, or other viewing surface inside the virtual 3D social venue. The instantiated media content is displayed to the user and any invited friends within the context of the virtual three-dimensional space.
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