Zoom Video Communications had four patents in metaverse during Q1 2024. Zoom Video Communications Inc has developed systems and methods for providing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for virtual accessories during virtual meetings. These systems involve registering NFTs associated with virtual accessories in a registry and determining authorization for clients to use these accessories during virtual meetings. GlobalData’s report on Zoom Video Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Zoom Video Communications grant share with metaverse as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

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Application: Non-fungible tokens for virtual accessories during virtual meetings (Patent ID: US20240022408A1)

The patent filed by Zoom Video Communications Inc. describes systems and methods for providing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for virtual accessories during virtual meetings. The system includes a computer-readable medium, a communications interface, and a processor that can receive requests to register virtual accessories, determine associated NFTs, register them in an NFT registry, and transmit the NFTs to client devices. The NFT registry may be based on a blockchain, and the system can also handle requests to use virtual accessories during meetings, checking settings and permissions stored in the registry.

The method outlined in the patent involves receiving requests to register virtual accessories, determining associated NFTs, registering them in an NFT registry, and transmitting the NFTs to client devices. The virtual accessories can include backgrounds, avatars, or filters, and the registration process involves comparing identifiers and ensuring uniqueness within the registry. The method also includes denying registration requests for similar virtual accessories, using blockchain technology to store NFTs, and controlling access to virtual accessories during meetings based on the NFT registry. Additionally, the patent covers a non-transitory computer-readable medium with instructions for handling requests, determining settings, and managing access to virtual accessories based on the NFT registry.

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