System and method for simulating a user presence
US9755848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/013
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for simulating a presence between a first user in a first pod at a first location and a second user in a second pod at a second location is provided. A first user suit is disposed in the first grid pod and a second user suit is disposed in the second grid pod. A first controller unit is electrically connected with the first pod and a second controller unit is electrically connected with the second pod. At least one input sensor is disposed in each of the first and second pods. Output devices are disposed in the first and second pods. A mainframe is electrically connected with the first and second controller units for receiving inputs from the input sensors and for providing instructions for activating the output devices to simulate the interaction of the first and second users with one another.
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