This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Meghan McGrath and Proxemic Management in Virtualized Environments.
Introduction
Meghan McGrath is an inventor associated with Highland, New York, and International Business Machines Corporation. Her patent work addresses how virtual reality systems can manage interpersonal space between users.
Latest Patents
McGrath is associated with 1 patent, titled “Proxemic Management in Virtualized Environments.” The invention describes a virtual reality environment where users are represented by avatars. As an avatar moves through the virtual space, the system creates an impenetrable barrier around it and dynamically adjusts the barrier’s size according to predefined criteria and data associated with the users. The approach is designed to manage how closely avatars may approach one another during virtual interactions.
Career Highlights
McGrath’s listed invention focuses on applying defined proxemics to virtualized environments. By adapting the space around an avatar as users move and interact, the system aims to support the management of interpersonal encounters in virtual reality.
Collaborations
McGrath is associated with International Business Machines Corporation. Her listed coworker is Al Chakra.
Conclusion
Meghan McGrath’s patent describes a dynamic approach to managing interpersonal proximity between avatars, bringing concepts of personal space into virtual reality environments.
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