Visualizing communications within a social setting
US8667402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5506
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for visualizing communications in a social setting. A graphical virtual social venue is provided. Users of one or more social networks are invited to enter the venue and to participate in and share a social experience. Users are graphically represented within the virtual social venue and are able to communicate with each other. When users communicate with each other, the communications are tracked and visually represented in the virtual social venue with visual overlays. The visual overlays signify communicatively active parts of the social venue while keeping private the contents of the communication.
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