Virtual character or avatar (e.g., animated person)

CL 715 SC 706
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6993719 System and method for animated character photo-editing interface and cross-platform education icon
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6845486 User support method and user support apparatus
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6803909 Data processing apparatus, method, system, and storage medium
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6795972 Subscriber television system user interface with a virtual reality media space
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6791549 Systems and methods for simulating frames of complex virtual environments
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6778191 Method of interacting with a consumer electronics system
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6762774 Method for reminding a user of a computer system
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