Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – Computer supported collaborative work between plural users
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-02
2010-10-26
Vu, Kieu (Department: 2173)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Operator interface
Computer supported collaborative work between plural users
C715S848000, C715S849000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07823074
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided which can be used to control electrical household appliances connected to a home network by use of a GUI having an entertainment-oriented virtual space capability. A virtual space is arranged with a mascot dedicated to the user of an information processing apparatus. An icon can be clicked to control a real world device existing in the home of a user. A user can participate in a virtual space belonging to another user through sharing.
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Takemura Kenichi
Tokashiki Mamoru
Wakita Yoshihiro
Abdul-Ali Omar
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
Sony Corporation
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan Inc.
Vu Kieu
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