Widgetized avatar and a method and system of creating and using same

a technology of avatars and widgets, applied in the field of avatars, can solve the problems of limited information about users, limited applicability of avatar physical characteristics to the physicality of real-world users, and limited options of prior art users who wish to create avatars
US20090288015A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-19MATTEL INC +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MATTEL INC
Publication Date
2009-11-19
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An avatar is disclosed. The avatar includes computing code that provides for addition of the avatar as non-static content to at least two unique at least partially static web pages, and secondary computing code resident within the computing code, wherein the secondary computing code provides for association with at least one other portion of the computing code of: ones selected from a plurality of physical characteristics, ones selected from a plurality of clothes, ones selected from a plurality of accessories, a plurality of personal information, a plurality of preferences, and a plurality of recommendations.
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[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 069,336 entitled “Widgetized Avatar and a Method and System of Creating and Using Same” filed Mar. 13, 2008 naming as an inventor Robb Fujioka, the entirety of which is incorporated herein as if set forth in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention is directed to avatars for use in computing communities and, more particularly, to a widgetized avatar and a method and system of creating and using same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Many computing and entertainment embodiments allow for a user, player, or viewer to create an “avatar.” An avatar is typically a virtual manifestation of that user's “computerized physicality.” However, the prior art typically provides only limited options for a user who wishes to create an avatar, such as limited physical features, clothing, associated information, and the like. As such, a typical avatar allows for only very limi...

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