Avatar integrated shared media experience
US9118737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6587
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed in which a group of people are able to replicate the physical world experience of going with a group of friends to pick a movie, watch the movie together, and provide commentary on the movie itself in the virtual world on a virtual couch while each user is sitting in different physical locations. Additionally, the virtual representation of the destination that the group of people are watching the movie together in can be themed to allow users to watch movies in different locations pivoting on special events or by the users choice.
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