Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Conversation abstractions based on trust levels in a virtual world
Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for abstracting conversations between avatars within a virtual world. In one embodiment, the user of an avatar observing a conversation between other avatars may be presented with an abstracted version of the conversation. The abstraction may be performed so as to enable the user to determine the general topic or nature of the conversation, without receiving sensitive or detailed information included in the conversation. In one embodiment, the abstraction is performed by substituting words of the conversation with fewer words, or words having a more general meaning. The degree of abstraction performed may be based on a level of trust between the observer and the users engaged in conversation.
International Business Machines Corporation
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Zachary Adam Gregory Edward Jim Chun-Ta Cary Lee
Garbow Young Chen Bates