System and method for video interaction with a character
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1. A method of allowing a user to interact with a computer based subject, the method comprising the steps of:
- presenting the user with at least one option for interacting with the subject;
receiving a user selection representing one of said at least one option;
selecting one of a plurality of pre-recorded video clips of the subject based at least in part on the user selection, wherein said plurality of video clips comprise a filmed subject; and
, displaying said selected video clip to the user.
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Abstract
An interactive video system and method is configured to enhance interaction between a user and a video based subject. An exemplary video interaction system and method includes the steps of playing a video clip, presenting a user with response options, receiving a user response selection, and selecting a subject response video clip.
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1. A method of allowing a user to interact with a computer based subject, the method comprising the steps of:
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presenting the user with at least one option for interacting with the subject;
receiving a user selection representing one of said at least one option;
selecting one of a plurality of pre-recorded video clips of the subject based at least in part on the user selection, wherein said plurality of video clips comprise a filmed subject; and
,displaying said selected video clip to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer system facilitating interactions between a user and a computer based subject, the system being configured to execute the steps of:
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presenting the user with at least one option for interacting with the subject;
receiving a user selection representing one of said at least one option;
selecting one of a plurality of pre-recorded video clips of the subject based at least in part on the user selection, wherein said plurality of video clips comprise a filmed subject; and
,displaying said selected video clip to the user. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system for interacting with a subject, the system comprising:
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an input/output module configured to receive a user selection representing one of at least one available user response; and
a processing module configured to select one of a plurality of video clips of the subject, wherein said selection of said video clip is performed non-deterministically and is based on a prior history of interaction between said user and the subject including said user selection, and wherein said plurality of video clips comprise a filmed subject; and
,a display module configured to display said selected video clip. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for controlling a computer to provide an interactive video experience with a single subject, wherein the instructions comprise:
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a first software component configured to receive a personality selection from said user computer input device;
a second software component configured to display a selected video clip of a subject;
a third software component configured receive a user selection representing one of at least one option for interacting with the subject; and
a fourth software component configured to select one of a plurality of pre-recorded video clips of the subject based at least in part on the user selection, the subject personality selection, and the history of interaction between the subject and the user. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. A system for providing a user with an interactive video session with a single subject, the system comprising:
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an input device, wherein the input device comprises;
means for providing a user selection of response options to the system;
a processor, wherein the processor comprises;
means for receiving said user selection of response options;
means for recording a portion of the prior interaction history between the user and the subject;
means for generating a video clip selection, wherein said video clip selection is based at least in part on said user selection of response options, and said prior interaction history; and
an output device, wherein said output device comprises;
means for displaying said selected video clip of said subject. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36)
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37. A method of interacting with a video subject, the method comprising the steps of:
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inputting a subject selection into a user interface to a user computer;
inputting a personality selection into a user interface to a user computer;
observing a video clip cued by said user computer, wherein said video clip comprises a single subject that has been filmed, wherein said video clip is non-deterministically selected based on a probability distribution, and wherein said video clip is selected based at least in part on said personality selection; and
inputting a user response selection to said observed video clip, wherein said video clip selection is further based on said user response selection.
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