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Title: Virtual interactive presence systems and methods

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1093273

Provided herein are methods and systems for virtual interactive presence.

Research Organization:
UAB Research Foundation (Birmingham, AL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
UAB Research Foundation (Birmingham, AL)
Patent Number(s):
8,520,024
Application Number:
12/600,805
OSTI ID:
1093273
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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