Communication support method, system, and server device
US8954849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/572
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for supporting communication among avatars representing users in a virtual world shared by a plurality of users' client terminals and a server connected with each other through a network. The method includes the steps of: accumulating statistical information, which includes (i) a combination of a component of a message transmitted by one or more avatars and avatar motion matching the component, and (ii) a degree of usage of the combination; generating a keyword group from the components of a message transmitted by the one or more avatars in response to the transmission of the message; searching through the statistical information; obtaining one or more avatar motion candidates; and presenting the candidates to the user of the avatar. A system for supporting communication among avatars and a communication support server device in a virtual world are also provided.
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