Virtual Professional
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1. A method comprising:
- providing a virtual environment wherein players are able to interact with each other and the environment via avatars;
creating a single-use avatar for a player, wherein use of the single-use avatar by the player is limited by a factor;
representing the player in the game environment with the single-use avatar so that the player'"'"'s identity is concealed from any player that interacts with the single-use avatar.
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Abstract
A virtual environment including a plurality of virtual professionals capable or providing goods and services to players in the virtual environment is described. The goods and services may be relevant to the real world, the virtual world, or both. Single-use avatars whose availability is limited and which are configured to protect the anonymity of the player controlling the single-use avatar may be used when anonymity is desired. Queues may be used to schedule appointments with virtual professionals.
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1. A method comprising:
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providing a virtual environment wherein players are able to interact with each other and the environment via avatars; creating a single-use avatar for a player, wherein use of the single-use avatar by the player is limited by a factor; representing the player in the game environment with the single-use avatar so that the player'"'"'s identity is concealed from any player that interacts with the single-use avatar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method comprising:
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providing a virtual environment wherein players interact with each other and the environment via avatars; receiving a request from a player to receive a service from a virtual professional; adding the player to a queue of players waiting to receive services from the virtual professional; and notifying the player when the virtual professional is available to deliver the service to the player. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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