Applying access controls to communications with avatars

Details Applying access controls to communications with avatars Applying access controls to communications with avatars

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Vu, Thanh T (Department: 2175)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Computer supported collaborative work between plural users

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913176

ABSTRACT:
Senders of instant messages may inspire perception by a recipient of avatars capable of being animated in order to customize or personalize communication exchanges from the sender. The avatar, an animation of or associated with the avatar, an object associated with the avatar, or another component of the avatar or communication may be inappropriate, or otherwise objectionable, to the recipient, the recipient class or category, or an identity associated with the recipient. In one example, a parent of a minor who is the intended recipient of an avatar (or a component of the avatar or communication) may object to the minor being exposed to the avatar (or the component of the avatar or communication). In such a case, the communication may be discarded or the perception of the objectionable avatar (or component associated with the avatar or the communication) by the intended recipient may be disabled, replaced or modified.

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