METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING EVENTS TO BE DISPLAYED AT VIRTUAL VENUES AND SOCIAL NETWORKING
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1. A method comprising:
- selecting a first event that is currently occurring;
selecting a first virtual venue;
displaying the first event at the first virtual venue during the duration of the first event;
establishing a virtual identity associated with a user at the first virtual venue; and
interacting with other users at the first virtual venue, each user having a unique associated virtual identity.
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Abstract
A system and method for creating a social entertainment network that allows remote viewers to simulate and participate in the energy and social interaction associated with attendance at a live event. Audio and video content is streamed from events as they occur into virtual venues where people represented by avatars can interact with each other. Users can also establish private virtual venues for viewing live events and/or pre-recorded events.
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1. A method comprising:
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selecting a first event that is currently occurring; selecting a first virtual venue; displaying the first event at the first virtual venue during the duration of the first event; establishing a virtual identity associated with a user at the first virtual venue; and interacting with other users at the first virtual venue, each user having a unique associated virtual identity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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means for selecting a first event that is currently occurring; means for selecting a first virtual venue; means for displaying the first event at the first virtual venue during the duration of the first event; means for establishing a virtual identity associated with a user at the first virtual venue; and means for interacting with other users at the first virtual venue, each user having a unique associated virtual identity. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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