Virtual Reality Communication With Persona-Based Directory Numbers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing virtual reality systems lack seamless communication management between avatars, particularly in multi-user environments, leading to fragmented user experiences and inefficient interaction handling.
Innovation Solution
A virtual reality communication system utilizing virtual directory numbers and persona-centric communication rules to manage notifications and connectivity based on avatar personas and virtual spaces, ensuring context-aware and customizable interaction settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional communication methods are used in virtual reality systems, then basic communication functionality is provided, but communication management becomes fragmented and user experience deteriorates in multi-user environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments communication management by introducing persona-specific communication rules that allow different communication behaviors for different avatars/personas. Each persona can have its own notification preferences, contact lists, and interaction rules, enabling granular control over communication in multi-user virtual environments without requiring complex centralized management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer (the communication management system with persona identification) that sits between users and the virtual reality environment. This intermediary automatically manages communication based on persona context, virtual space location, and predefined rules, reducing the complexity burden on users while enabling sophisticated communication handling.
2Adaptability or versatility
If seamless communication management is implemented across multiple virtual environments, then user engagement is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic communication management where persona-specific rules are automatically applied based on the user's current context, including which avatar is active, which virtual space they are in, and the nature of incoming communications. This dynamic adaptation provides context-aware communication without requiring users to manually configure complex settings for each scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of communication management by introducing persona-specific identifiers and context variables (virtual space, activity state, time) that dynamically influence communication behavior. Instead of static communication settings, the system adjusts communication parameters based on the current persona context and environmental factors.
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AI summary
A virtual reality (VR) system and method to manage communications in one or more metaverses can include (1) one or more VR servers configured to create multiple virtual spaces in one or more metaverses; (2) an avatar library in communication with each of the one or more VR servers; (3) a virtual communication server in communication with the one or more VR servers and configured to communicate with a plurality of user operating devices. The one or more servers is configured to receive a first avatar request, generate a first avatar for a first user within the one or more metaverses based upon the first avatar request, assign a first virtual directory number to the first avatar, apply a first set of communication rules for the first avatar, and manage communication notifications for the first avatar within the one or more metaverses based on the first set of communication rules.