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WIDGETIZED AVATAR AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CREATING AND USING SAME

  • US 20140040066A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2013
  • Published: 02/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-based method of creating and using a portable and widgetized avatar, comprising the steps:

  • providing a networked server;

    wherein said server is comprised of an environment and an upsell engine;

    wherein said environment is comprised of one or more virtual storefronts;

    providing at least one computer networked to said networked server;

    wherein said computer has a display;

    gathering a plurality of personal information from a user;

    creating an avatar on said computer, such that said avatar comprises a virtual likeness of a user based on said plurality of personal information;

    wherein said user accesses said avatar through said at least one computer;

    wherein said avatar is portable and widgetized, such that said avatar may reside as non-static content to at least two unique at least partially static web pages;

    wherein said avatar moves virtually through said environment and said one or more virtual storefronts;

    browsing by said avatar a plurality of items for sale in said one or more virtual storefronts;

    wherein said plurality of items for sale in said one or more virtual storefronts are related to said plurality of personal information of said user;

    purchasing by said user at least one of said plurality of items; and

    providing by said upsell engine an option to purchase one or more additional items related to said at least one item purchased by said user.

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