Social virtual avatar modification
US8788957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G5/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The techniques disclosed herein integrate a social aspect into avatar modification. Multiple users may access a virtual environment that allows users to modify the user's avatar. The users in the application may be any combination of remote and local players. The users' avatars may be associated with the same application or different applications. The users may interact in the same virtual environment while modifying their respective avatars. Any user in the virtual environment may view modifications that are made to other users' avatars and interact with other users while modifications are made. Thus, the techniques disclosed allow avatar modification to be a multi-player experience.
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