WO2003058518A3 - Method and apparatus for an avatar user interface system - Google Patents

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WO2003058518A3
WO2003058518A3 PCT/GB2003/000031 GB0300031W WO03058518A3 WO 2003058518 A3 WO2003058518 A3 WO 2003058518A3 GB 0300031 W GB0300031 W GB 0300031W WO 03058518 A3 WO03058518 A3 WO 03058518A3
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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Abstract

Apparatus for an Avatar User Interface System (261) is provided comprising Perso nal Computers (3), an Avatar Hosting Server (4) and a Session Server (1) all con nected by a Network (2). Avatars (5) of individuals are retrieved from the Avata r Hosting Server (4) and displayed on a Display (264) in an Avatar User Interf ac e Window (260). The Avatar User Interface System (261) is operable by individual s such that an individual using a Personal Computer (3) will see the Avatars (5) of other individuals on the Display (264) in an Avatar User Interface window (260).
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