Avatar-Based Technical Networking System
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented virtual technical networking system, comprising:
- a virtual city comprising an office and at least one expert building;
at least one avatar representing a user of the networking system; and
at least one avatar representing an expert of the networking system.
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Abstract
A virtual technical networking architecture is disclosed that allows a user to locate resources, seek expertise and collaborate with identified experts located within a virtual city in order to mentor, teach and resolve problems or fill a need. The virtual city offers a gaming technology environment to users, wherein the users and experts are depicted as avatars within the virtual city and different levels of expertise and different affiliations are identified by different avatar accessories. The virtual city connects users for learning and problem resolution and also recognizes the accomplishments of experts and memorializes these accomplishments in the virtual city. Accordingly, an entire city of experts in a wide variety of fields can be built, that brings large groups of people and resources together for intellectual capital and knowledge management. The virtual city can then be used to educate, train and disseminate information.
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25 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented virtual technical networking system, comprising:
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a virtual city comprising an office and at least one expert building; at least one avatar representing a user of the networking system; and at least one avatar representing an expert of the networking system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer-implemented virtual networking method for a user, using a processor coupled to a memory, comprising:
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entering a virtual city; seeking expertise from at least one expert within the virtual city; reviewing at least one expert to provide a solution; selecting at least one expert; selecting at least one form of collaboration; collaborating with the at least one expert; determining if a solution is achieved via collaboration with the at least one expert; providing user feedback; and creating at least one knowledge artifact. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A computer-implemented virtual networking method for becoming an expert, using a processor coupled to a memory, comprising:
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entering a virtual city as a new expert; completing a profile; completing a taxonomy on the expert'"'"'s relevant expertise, disciplines, organizations, or fields; selecting at least one expert building to be a part of founding a new expert building if there are no expert buildings relating to the new expert'"'"'s expertise; selecting at least one form of available collaboration; and completing a non-disclosure agreement to complete the profile. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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