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Situated multi-person user interface

US9237182B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/52
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for a situated multi-user environment are provided. In one aspect, the method includes a step for receiving a user event message for a first user based on data received by a data source. The method also includes a step for updating a display based on the received user event message for the first user, wherein the display provides an indication of a relative physical location of the first user amongst a group of users within a certain proximity of each other. The method also includes a step for receiving a command from a first user to share a content item with a second user in the group of users. The method also includes a step for providing access to the shared content item to a device of the second user.

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