Systems and methods for customized avatar distribution
First Claim
1. A method of customizing a first avatar responsive to an event, the method comprising:
- A) receiving a first event from a remote source;
B) determining a first topical category for the first event from among a plurality of topical categories;
C) obtaining a plurality of assets and a scene that are each responsive to the first event, wherein each respective asset in the plurality of assets determines a position of a portion of the first avatar in the scene over time, wherein the scene provides contextual information related to the first event, and wherein the first avatar is associated with a first user that has designated an interest in the first topical category;
D) obtaining the first avatar from a user profile associated with the first user;
E) forming a sticker comprising the scene with an altered version of the first avatar overlaid on the scene, wherein the altered version of the first avatar comprises;
(i) one or more visible layers that are present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and (ii) one or more visible layers that are not present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and that include all or a portion of the plurality of assets, and wherein the forming the sticker comprises dynamic rendering of the scene based on one or more animated props and/or one or more background elements;
F) providing the sticker to the first user; and
G) responsive to input from the first user, sharing the sticker with a plurality of users designated by the first user.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for customizing avatars responsive to events are provided. An event is received and a topical category for the event is determined. A plurality of assets and a scene responsive to the event is obtained. Each such asset determines a position of an avatar in the scene over time. The avatar is associated with a user that has designated an interest in the topical category. The avatar is obtained from a user profile associated with the user. A sticker is formed comprising the scene and an altered version of the avatar. The altered version of the avatar comprises: (i) one or more visible layers that are present in the avatar and (ii) one or more visible layers that are not present in the avatar and that include all or a portion of the plurality of assets, thereby forming a sticker. The sticker is then provided to the user.
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32 Claims
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1. A method of customizing a first avatar responsive to an event, the method comprising:
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A) receiving a first event from a remote source; B) determining a first topical category for the first event from among a plurality of topical categories; C) obtaining a plurality of assets and a scene that are each responsive to the first event, wherein each respective asset in the plurality of assets determines a position of a portion of the first avatar in the scene over time, wherein the scene provides contextual information related to the first event, and wherein the first avatar is associated with a first user that has designated an interest in the first topical category; D) obtaining the first avatar from a user profile associated with the first user; E) forming a sticker comprising the scene with an altered version of the first avatar overlaid on the scene, wherein the altered version of the first avatar comprises;
(i) one or more visible layers that are present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and (ii) one or more visible layers that are not present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and that include all or a portion of the plurality of assets, and wherein the forming the sticker comprises dynamic rendering of the scene based on one or more animated props and/or one or more background elements;F) providing the sticker to the first user; and G) responsive to input from the first user, sharing the sticker with a plurality of users designated by the first user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer system for customizing a first avatar responsive to an event in an application having the first avatar representing a first user, the computer system comprising at least one processor, a display, and memory storing at least one program for execution by the at least one processor, the at least one program comprising instructions for:
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A) receiving a first event from a remote source; B) determining a first topical category for the first event from among a plurality of topical categories; C) obtaining a plurality of assets and a scene that are each responsive to the first event, wherein each respective asset in the plurality of assets determines a position of a portion of the first avatar in the scene over time, wherein the scene provides contextual information related to the first event, and wherein the first avatar is associated with a first user that has designated an interest in the first topical category; D) obtaining the first avatar from a user profile associated with the first user; E) forming a sticker comprising the scene with an altered version of the first avatar overlaid on the scene, wherein the altered version of the first avatar comprises;
(i) one or more visible layers that are present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and (ii) one or more visible layers that are not present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and that include all or a portion of the plurality of assets, and wherein the forming the sticker comprises dynamic rendering of the scene based on one or more animated props and/or one or more background elements; andF) providing the sticker to the first user; and G) responsive to input from the first user, sharing the sticker with a plurality of users designated by the first user. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing an application having a first avatar representing a first user, the application comprising instructions for:
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A) receiving a first event from a remote source; B) determining a first topical category for the first event from among a plurality of topical categories; C) obtaining a plurality of assets and a scene that are each responsive to the first event, wherein each respective asset in the plurality of assets determines a position of a portion of the first avatar in the scene over time, wherein the scene provides contextual information related to the first event, and wherein the first avatar is associated with a first user that has designated an interest in the first topical category; D) obtaining the first avatar from a user profile associated with the first user; E) forming a sticker comprising the scene with an altered version of the first avatar overlaid on the scene, wherein the altered version of the first avatar comprises;
(i) one or more visible layers that are present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and (ii) one or more visible layers that are not present in the first avatar obtained from the user profile and that include all or a portion of the plurality of assets, and wherein the forming the sticker comprises dynamic rendering of the scene based on one or more animated props and/or one or more background elements; andF) providing the sticker to the first user; and G) responsive to input from the first user, sharing the sticker with a plurality of users designated by the first user. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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