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1996-08-02

1998-09-01

Lim, Krisna

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

39520033, 39520039, 345 7, 345 8, G06F 300, G06F 314

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058022961

ABSTRACT:
A computer system including computers interconnected by a network creates a virtual world in which computer users can interact with each other. Each user is represented graphically on computers' displays. Other objects (trees, buildings, and so on) are also represented. Each user can control its own representation in the virtual world to communicate with other users, to buy things, to move from place to place. A user may be given supervisory powers to have additional control over images on the displays. For example, a user having supervisory powers can summon other users, restrict other users' representations' ability to speak or move, create, delete or modify virtual objects in the virtual world. Convenient user interface is provided to exercise the supervisory powers.

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