Dell products l.p. (20240135482). METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING VIRTUAL AVATAR simplified abstract

METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING VIRTUAL AVATAR

Organization Name

dell products l.p.

Inventor(s)

Zijia Wang of WeiFang (CN)

Zhisong Liu of Shenzhen (CN)

Zhen Jia of Shanghai (CN)

METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING VIRTUAL AVATAR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240135482 titled 'METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING VIRTUAL AVATAR

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure relates to a method, an electronic device, and a computer program product for processing a virtual avatar. The method involves generating an image feature of the virtual avatar based on image blocks and their positions, generating a text feature associated with a watermark to be added to the virtual avatar, and creating a watermarked virtual avatar that is invisible to humans but identifies the user in a metaverse.

• Method for processing a virtual avatar:

   - Generate image feature based on image blocks and positions
   - Generate text feature associated with watermark
   - Create watermarked virtual avatar

• Watermark is invisible to humans and identifies user in metaverse

• Identification of virtual avatar for verification and tracking without affecting appearance

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in virtual reality platforms, online gaming, social media, and digital communication platforms where users interact with virtual avatars.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of identifying virtual avatars for verification and tracking purposes without altering their appearance or user experience.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced security, improved user verification processes, and better tracking capabilities in virtual environments.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include virtual reality gaming platforms, social media networks, online communication tools, and digital marketing platforms.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be methods for watermarking digital images or videos for copyright protection or ownership identification. However, the specific application of watermarking virtual avatars for user identification in a metaverse may be a novel concept.

Unanswered Questions

How does the invisibility of the watermark affect its effectiveness in identifying the user in a metaverse?

The invisibility of the watermark may raise questions about its reliability and accuracy in identifying users in a virtual environment. Further research and testing may be needed to assess the effectiveness of this technology.

What are the potential privacy implications of using invisible watermarks to identify users in virtual environments?

The use of invisible watermarks for user identification in virtual environments may raise concerns about privacy and data security. It is essential to consider the ethical implications and potential risks associated with this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, an electronic device, and a computer program product for processing a virtual avatar. the method includes generating an image feature of the virtual avatar based on a plurality of image blocks of the virtual avatar and corresponding positions of the plurality of image blocks in the virtual avatar. the method further includes generating, based on a watermark to be added to the virtual avatar, a text feature associated with text of the watermark. the method further includes generating a watermarked virtual avatar based on the image feature and the text feature, wherein the watermark is invisible to human beings and identifies an identity of a user of the virtual avatar in a metaverse. through embodiments of the present disclosure, identification of a virtual avatar, illustratively for verification and/or tracking purposes can be achieved without affecting the appearance of the virtual avatar.