Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC (20240320893). Lightweight Calling with Avatar User Representation simplified abstract

Lightweight Calling with Avatar User Representation

Organization Name

Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Ryan Barnes of London (GB)

Muhammad Adnan Khan of Milton Keynes (GB)

Andrew Carpenter of Haywards Heath (GB)

Thomas Maule of London (GB)

Lightweight Calling with Avatar User Representation - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240320893 titled 'Lightweight Calling with Avatar User Representation

The present disclosure pertains to lightweight calling with avatar animation, allowing users to interact through animated avatars and audio data.

• Users can engage in lightweight calls, streaming data between their systems for animated avatar display and audio output.
• The lightweight call panel showcases side-by-side animated avatars representing the call participants.
• Avatar animation data and audio data captured via microphones are transmitted between users for a more engaging communication experience.
• The technology enables a user-friendly and visually appealing way for users to communicate in real-time.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

This technology can be utilized in social networking platforms, online gaming, virtual meetings, and educational settings where visual communication is key.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

This innovation addresses the need for more interactive and engaging communication methods in digital environments.

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

- Enhanced user experience in communication - Improved engagement and interaction between users - Facilitates more expressive and dynamic conversations

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:

The technology can be integrated into messaging apps, video conferencing platforms, and virtual reality applications to enhance user engagement and communication experiences.

1. 1. 1. Prior Art:

Prior art related to this technology may include research on avatar animation, real-time communication systems, and interactive user interfaces in digital environments.

1. 1. 1. Frequently Updated Research:

Researchers may be exploring advancements in avatar animation technology, real-time data streaming, and user interface design to further improve lightweight calling experiences.

1. 1. 1. 1. Questions about Avatar Animation Technology:

1. How does lightweight calling with avatar animation enhance user communication experiences? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in various industries?

Original Abstract Submitted

aspects of the present disclosure are directed to lightweight calling among users with avatar animation. a lightweight call can be a user-to-user interaction between users. for example, each users' system can stream lightweight call data to the other user system and output the lightweight call data. in some implementations, the output includes displaying animated avatar(s) and audio data for the lightweight call. for example, the streamed lightweight call data for a first user system can include avatar animation data for an avatar that represents that first user and audio data captured via microphone(s) of the first user system. a second user system can output the avatar animation data as an animated avatar and the corresponding audio data. implementations of the lightweight call can be displayed via a lightweight call panel that includes side-by-side animated avatars representative of the call participants.