Virtual creature displayed on a television

Details Virtual creature displayed on a television Virtual creature displayed on a television

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Bui, Krista (Department: 2611)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

C345S473000, C348S563000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06931656

ABSTRACT:
An animated virtual creature is generated on a display such as a television set, in order to simulate a pet or to facilitate user interface functions. In one embodiment, one or more signals corresponding to the program being watched are monitored. When certain events are detected based on this monitoring, the animated character is controlled in a manner that corresponds to the detected event. In another embodiment, the animated virtual creature responds to program selections made by a user in a program recommendation system.

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