Subscriber television system user interface with a virtual reality media space
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1. A method in a Subscriber Television System (STS) client device of providing a user interface, the method comprising steps of:
- implementing the user interface to be a three-dimensional (3D) user interface; and
displaying to a user a Virtual Reality (VR) media space in the 3D user interface.
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Abstract
This invention provides a method for a subscriber television system client device to provide a three-dimensional user interface comprising a virtual reality media space. The three-dimensional user interface allows the user to navigate a three dimensional environment, participate in activities, and interact with other users. The three-dimensional user interface enables the user to associate personal characteristics with an avatar which represents the user in the system, such personal characteristics comprising a symbol, a picture, and video.
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44 Claims
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1. A method in a Subscriber Television System (STS) client device of providing a user interface, the method comprising steps of:
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implementing the user interface to be a three-dimensional (3D) user interface; and
displaying to a user a Virtual Reality (VR) media space in the 3D user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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25. A method in a Subscriber Television System (STS) client device of providing a user interface, the method comprising steps of:
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implementing the user interface to be a three-dimensional (3D) user interface;
displaying to a user a Virtual Reality (VR) media space in the 3D user interface; and
granting access to the VR media space based upon a dynamic variable.
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30. A Subscriber Television System (STS) client device for providing a user with a user interface, the STS client device comprising:
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logic configured to provide the user with the user interface in a three-dimensional (3D) format; and
logic configured provide a Virtual Reality (VR) Media Space in the user interface in the 3D format. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 39)
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34. A system enabling a Subscriber Television System (STS) client device to provide a user with a user interface, comprising;
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means for providing the user with the user interface in a three-dimensional (3D) format; and
means for providing a Virtual Reality (VR) Media Space in the user interface in the 3D format.
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35. A computer readable medium having a program for providing a three-dimensional (3D) user interface to a user, the 3D user interface comprising:
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a means for implementing the 3D user interface in a Subscriber Television System (STS); and
a means for providing a Virtual Reality (VR) Media Space in the user interface in the 3D format.
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37. A Subscriber Television System (STS) Headend Server for providing a user with a user interface, the STS Headend Server comprising:
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logic configured to provide the user with the user interface in a three-dimensional (3D) format; and
logic configured provide a Virtual Reality (VR) Media Space in the user interface in the 3D format.
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40. A Subscriber Television System (STS) for providing a user with a user interface, the STS comprising:
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a first logic module configured to provide the user with the user interface in a three-dimensional (3D) format; and
a second logic module configured provide a Virtual Reality (VR) Media Space in the user interface in the 3D format. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43)
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44. A method in a Subscriber Television System (STS) client device of providing a user interface, the method comprising steps of:
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implementing the user interface to be a three-dimensional (3D) user interface;
displaying to a user a Virtual Reality (VR) media space in the 3D user interface, the 3D user interface enabling a plurality of navigation functions, the plurality of navigation functions enabling the user to maneuver through the VR media space, the VR media space comprising a virtual world of a plurality of media, the plurality of navigation functions enabling the user to maneuver in the VR media space such that one or more of the plurality of media is viewable, the plurality of media comprising a plurality of video streams, a plurality of advertisements, a plurality of avatars, and a plurality of user communications;
enabling the user to select an object in the VR media space and link to a secondary interface, the secondary interface comprising a full screen view of a television channel, a video, a web page, a programming guide, and an interactive programming guide;
displaying at least one of a plurality of avatars to represent the user, said at least one plurality of avatars being implemented to be augmented by a reality insertion device providing a plurality of character information, the plurality of character information comprising a picture of the user, at least one picture from a digital camera, and at least one video from a video camera; and
granting access to said VR media space based upon a dynamic variable, the dynamic variable being configured to change in value upon the occurrence of an event, the event comprising a debiting event and a crediting event, the debiting event comprising viewing a plurality of media, entering a particular domain, and linking to an external environment, the crediting event comprising viewing a plurality of advertisement media, executing a purchase of an element in said VR media space, linking to an external environment, and purchasing an increase in said dynamic variable.
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