Apart from working to develop the metaverse and other metaverse-related equipment, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is working on a way for users to make 3D video calls to loved ones, according to a patent filed by the social media giant back in 2020. Here’s how it may work.
The patent, titled “3D Conversations in an Artificial Reality,” details Meta’s development plans for a new communication tech that will allow people to “capture and transmit 3D versions” of themselves to make more realistic video calls. It would be different from the concept of metaverse that allows users to get into a virtual environment with their digital avatars to interact with other users. Instead, this tech aims to enable users to make 3D conversations in the real world for a more realistic experience for video conferences.
It is also revealed that this technology will support AI-based filters to change the backgrounds, remove the AR headsets, and more to make the conversation more realistic. However, it is worth mentioning that although the patent was filed back in 2020, it has not yet been granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Moreover, the technology is currently in its patent phase, and hence, it is possible that it may never see the light of the day in the future, much like many other patents from different companies.
