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Date of Patent
June 10, 2008
Patent Application Number
10409745
Date Filed
April 8, 2003
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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.
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