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AVATAR ITEMS AND ANIMATIONS

  • US 20100026698A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2008
  • Published: 02/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for triggering, applying, and maintaining animation accessories for avatars in gaming console environments, comprising:

  • receiving an accessory package with avatar accessories, wherein said avatar accessories comprise of a plurality of items that are applicable to an avatar;

    wherein said avatar is an object corresponding to a user of a gaming console;

    wherein at least one of said plurality of items is configured to be animated when applied to said avatar;

    identifying said avatar as a candidate for having said at least one of said plurality of items applied to said avatar;

    applying said at least one of said plurality of items to said avatar upon a triggering event;

    wherein said items are configured to applied to said avatar at least across two distinct game titles;

    wherein said items are further configured to be applied during an execution of a game; and

    displaying said avatar that has been accessorized with said at least one of said plurality of items.

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