Patent attributes
A method for implementing teleconferences when at least one participant receives 3-D data. A data rendering device presents data in a 3-D format or in pseudo 3-D format. A 3-D image is formed on a user computer system. The 3-D presentation is calculated by a local computer system. A block of user avatars is formed on the local computer system for all teleconference participants (including a local participant). The participant avatar includes a kinetic model (joints, muscles, body parts, etc.). The avatar includes a participant's behavior model (gestures, fingers, mimics, etc). The avatar also includes an avatar skin. The avatar skin includes a stable (unchangeable) part of the participant containing face and visible body parts, as well as modifiable parts (e.g., clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.).
