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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2008
Zachary Adam Garbow, Rochester, MN (US);
Linda Irene Larson, Rochester, MN (US);
Candace Trielle Pederson, Rochester, MN (US);
Zachary Adam Garbow, Rochester, MN (US);
Linda Irene Larson, Rochester, MN (US);
Candace Trielle Pederson, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for detecting patterns of abuse in users of a virtual world. The patterns of abuse may be detected by examining records of inappropriate interactions between users. Subsequently, preventative actions may be taken to prevent further abuse. The preventative actions may include blocking access to all or part of the virtual world, blocking interactions with other users, warning other users, or notifying authorities of the behavior of the other user.