18608392. Avatar Spatial Modes simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Avatar Spatial Modes
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Inventor(s)
Connor A. Smith of San Mateo CA (US)
Bruno M. Sommer of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Jonathan R. Dascola of San Francisco CA (US)
Nicholas W. Henderson of San Carlos CA (US)
Timofey Grechkin of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Avatar Spatial Modes - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608392 titled 'Avatar Spatial Modes
The abstract of the patent application describes techniques for displaying avatars in a multiuser communication session using various spatial modes. One technique involves retargeting the attention direction of avatars to match the intent of the remote user. Another technique includes a pinned mode where the spatial relationship between avatars remains consistent in relation to a local user. Additionally, user-selectable presentation modes allow for room scale or stationary modes in a multiuser communication session.
- Avatars can be displayed in a multiuser communication session using different spatial modes.
- One technique involves retargeting the attention direction of avatars to match the intent of the remote user.
- Another technique includes a pinned mode where the spatial relationship between avatars remains consistent in relation to a local user.
- User-selectable presentation modes allow for room scale or stationary modes in a multiuser communication session.
Potential Applications: - Virtual reality communication platforms - Online gaming environments - Collaborative workspaces
Problems Solved: - Enhancing user interaction in multiuser communication sessions - Improving the visual representation of avatars in virtual environments
Benefits: - Increased user engagement - Enhanced communication experience - Improved spatial awareness in virtual settings
Commercial Applications: Title: Spatial Avatar Presentation Technology for Virtual Environments This technology could be utilized in virtual reality communication platforms, online gaming environments, and collaborative workspaces. It has the potential to enhance user interaction, improve visual representation, and create more immersive virtual experiences.
Questions about Spatial Avatar Presentation Technology: 1. How does this technology impact user engagement in virtual environments? 2. What are the key advantages of using different spatial modes for avatar presentation in multiuser communication sessions?
Original Abstract Submitted
Avatars may be displayed in a multiuser communication session using various spatial modes. One technique for presenting avatars includes presenting avatars such that an attention direction of the avatar is retargeted to match the intent of the remote user corresponding to the avatar. Another technique for presenting avatars includes a pinned mode in which a spatial relationship between one or more avatars remains displayed in a consistent spatial relationship to a local user regardless of movements of the local user. Another technique for presenting avatars includes providing user-selectable presentation modes between a room scale mode and a stationary mode for presenting a representation of a multiuser communication session.
