LinkNotes: Apple store in Second Life?

A patent filing by Apple is prompting speculation that the company could be getting ready to open up Apple stores in Second Life.

clipped from techdigest.tv

Apple looking to create a virtual shopping world?

A patent filed by Apple suggests they could be looking to building a virtual shopping complex where customers, represented by avatars, can shop and interact with one another and with staff.

clipped from www.infoworld.com

Apple plots Second Life-like online store

Patent filing suggests Apple plans to make shopping at Apple Store or iTunes a more immersive virtual experience

The company has filed patent with the US Patent and Trademark office for an Enhanced Online Shopping Atmosphere, as originally
noted by MacNN.

clipped from appft1.uspto.gov

Enhancing online shopping atmosphere

Abstract

Representing activity in an online store is disclosed. Information
associated with the activities of a second visitor to the store is
received. An indication of the presence of a first visitor at the store
is also received. The activities of the second visitor are displayed to
the first visitor.

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