US 7,386,799 · Granted 2008-06-10
Cinematic techniques in avatar-centric communication during a multi-user online simulation
A method and apparatus for avatar-centric communication, expression and display during a multi-user online simulation are described. Various techniques are introduced to increase the richness and realism of avatar interactions, including the use of “Chat Balloons”, “Chat Props”, cinematic techniques, avatar non-verbal communication, and gaze control.
Patent details
- Publication number
- US 7,386,799
- Filing date
- 2003-04-08
- Grant date
- 2008-06-10
- Assignee
- Forterra Systems, Inc.
- Inventor(s)
- CLANTON CHARLES H., VENTRELLA JEFFREY J., PAIZ FERNANDO J.
- CPC class
- A63F13/12
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