System for using gender analysis of names to assign avatars...

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2008-02-28

2008-11-04

Lo, Weilun (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Computer supported collaborative work between plural users

C715S751000, C715S753000, C715S759000, C709S203000, C709S204000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07447996

ABSTRACT:
A software module for displaying gender-based avatar representations of users in instant messaging communications comprises a username analysis component and an interface component. The username analysis component is configured to be implemented within an instant messaging system providing for communication between a first user and a second user each having a user account registered with the instant messaging system. The username analysis component is configured to perform an anthroponomastic analysis of a username of the first user to assign a probable gender for the first user. The probable gender is selected from male, female, and neutral. The interface component is configured to display a gender-based avatar representation indicative of the probable gender for the first user to the second user when the first user and the second user are participating in a communication session with one another via the instant messaging system.

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