Method and apparatus for collaboration among individuals
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1. A method for establishing a collaboration comprising:
- establishing a first internet protocol channel between a first individual and a program represented by an imaginary character in a virtual world; and
establishing a second non-internet protocol channel between a second individual and the program represented by the imaginary character in the virtual world.
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Abstract
Method and systems for establishing a collaboration among individuals and an imaginary character in a virtual world are disclosed. An exemplary method may include establishing an internet protocol channel between a first individual and a program represented by the imaginary character. The exemplary method may also include establishing a non-internet protocol channel between a second individual and the program represented by the imaginary character.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for establishing a collaboration comprising:
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establishing a first internet protocol channel between a first individual and a program represented by an imaginary character in a virtual world; and establishing a second non-internet protocol channel between a second individual and the program represented by the imaginary character in the virtual world. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for establishing a collaboration comprising:
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a collaboration management server adapted to establish a first internet protocol channel between a first individual and a program represented by an imaginary character in a virtual world; a gateway operably connected to the collaboration management server and adapted to establish a second non-internet protocol channel between a second individual and the program represented by the imaginary character in the virtual world. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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