Communication using interactive avatars
US9386268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/147
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Generally this disclosure describes a video communication system that replaces actual live images of the participating users with animated avatars. A method may include selecting an avatar; initiating communication; detecting a user input; identifying the user input; identifying an animation command based on the user input; generating avatar parameters; and transmitting at least one of the animation command and the avatar parameters.
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