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FLOATING TRANSITIONS

  • US 20090267937A1
  • Filed: 04/24/2008
  • Published: 10/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for floating object transitions, the computer implemented method comprising:

  • receiving tracking data that identifies a location of an avatar associated with a range of an object in a virtual universe, wherein the range comprises a viewable field;

    responsive to the tracking data indicating an occurrence of a trigger condition,identifying a set of flotation rules associated with the trigger condition;

    identifying an optimal location and orientation of the object for each flotation action in a set of flotation actions associated with the set of flotation rules; and

    initiating the set of flotation actions to float the object above a surface, wherein the location and orientation of the object is modified in accordance with the set of flotation actions associated with the set of flotation rules.

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