System and method for providing dynamic three-dimensional multi-user virtual spaces in synchrony with hypertext browsing
July 3, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesOn-line help method and system utilizing free text query System for generating a virtual reality scene in response to a database search Method and apparatus for displaying hierarchical data associated with components of a system Web document based graphical user interface Network navigator with enhanced navigational abilities Systems and methods for storing, delivering, and managing messages Climability: property for objects in 3-D virtual environments Systems, methods, and computer program products for accessing, leasing, relocating, constructing and modifying internet sites within a multi-dimensional virtual reality environment Design engine with tree and component structure One-dimensional time series data compression method, one-dimensional time series data decompression method Patent #: 5905814 InventorsApplicationNo. 888139 filed on 07/03/1997US Classes:715/513, Structured document (e.g., HTML, SGML, ODA, CDA)345/419, Three-dimension707/3, Query processing (i.e., searching)707/4, Query formulation, input preparation, or translation707/5, Query augmenting and refining (e.g., inexact access)707/10, Distributed or remote access709/202, Processing agent709/206, Demand based messaging709/219, Accessing a remote server715/501.1, Hypermedia715/517LayoutExaminersPrimary: Alam, Hosain T.Assistant: Alam, Shahid Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 017/30AbstractA system and method is described for providing shared access to a three dimensional virtual environment synchronously with hypertext browsing. A cospace server receives a messages indicating requests for hypertext files on a network from a client. The cospace server tracks the requests and stores components or the addresses of components of the requested hypertext files. When a threshold number of clients have requested a hypertext file, the cospace server constructs a virtual three dimensional room description and sends it to the clients that are browsing the file. The virtual three dimensional room description is rendered as a virtual three dimensional room at the client, and typically includes portals to other virtual three dimensional rooms. A user is represented in the virtual room as an avatar, and can communicate with other users at other clients. The present invention enhances an installed base of conventional hypertext files such as the World Wide Web with three dimensional and social features without having to carry out any modifications of the hypertext files where they are stored.Other References
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