Snap inc. (20240357061). AVATAR CALL PLATFORM simplified abstract

AVATAR CALL PLATFORM

Organization Name

snap inc.

Inventor(s)

Laurent Desserrey of Los Angeles CA (US)

Alex Edelsburg of Seattle WA (US)

Joseph Engelman of New York NY (US)

Alexander P. Powell of Oakland CA (US)

Arianne Spool of New York NY (US)

Jeremy Baker Voss of Los Angeles CA (US)

David Whyte of Toronto (CA)

AVATAR CALL PLATFORM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240357061 titled 'AVATAR CALL PLATFORM

The abstract of the patent application addresses the technical problem of creating a video feed that conveys the visual presence of a user in a video call without showing the live video of the user. This is achieved by implementing an avatar call platform that generates and displays an animated figure representing the caller, with the face of the figure moving in sync with the caller's speech during the call.

• Avatar call platform configured to generate and display an animated figure representing the caller in a video call.
• Animated figure's face moves in a way that matches the caller's speech during the call.

Potential Applications: - Virtual meetings and conferences - Online customer service interactions - Educational webinars and tutorials

Problems Solved: - Enhances visual presence in video calls without showing live video - Provides a more engaging and interactive communication experience

Benefits: - Increased user engagement and attention - Improved communication effectiveness - Enhanced user privacy and security

Commercial Applications: "Enhancing Virtual Communication with Avatar Call Platform: Market Implications"

Questions about Avatar Call Platform: 1. How does the avatar call platform improve user engagement in video calls? The avatar call platform enhances user engagement by providing a visually appealing representation of the caller that moves in sync with their speech, creating a more interactive communication experience.

2. What are the privacy implications of using an avatar call platform in video calls? Using an avatar call platform can enhance user privacy by allowing them to participate in video calls without showing their live video feed, thus protecting their identity and personal information.

Original Abstract Submitted

the technical problem of generating a video feed that represents a user who is party to a video call in a manner that invokes the sense of visual presence of the caller without communicating the live video of the user is addressed by configuring a video calling system to include an avatar call platform. the avatar call platform is configured to generate and display a video of an animated figure that represents a caller during a call, in that the face of the animated figure moves in a way that matches what the caller is saying during the call.