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[Milwaukee, WI] — [Feb. 5, 2025] — CodeBaby, a leader in conversational AI and interactive technologies, is proud to announce the granting of a new patent for its innovative Natural Language Avatar System. This milestone marks a significant step forward in creating lifelike, interactive avatars that deliver seamless, human-like digital interactions.
The patented technology (Preprocessor System for Natural Language Avatars, US Patent Application No: 18/154,099) introduces a revolutionary system that integrates advanced natural language processing, real-time speech synthesis and dynamic avatar animation to redefine how businesses and users engage online. By combining cutting-edge AI with user-focused design, this system sets a new standard for digital engagement tailored to meet the demands of modern consumers.
This patent underscores CodeBaby’s foresight in understanding that relatable interactions with avatars require seamless coordination of speech and gestures to emulate human-like behavior. Unlike other systems, CodeBaby's avatars feature:
These features address a critical challenge in AI avatar interactions: avoiding the "uncanny valley" effect of lifeless or robotic avatars. By synchronizing speech, gestures and contextual animations, CodeBaby ensures its avatars are not just tools but conversational partners that feel engaging and trustworthy.
CodeBaby’s journey into dynamic avatar interactions began with a vision to make digital communication more human-centric. Recognizing the limitations of pre-rendered scenes, the team pioneered "gesture tagging" capabilities that allow avatars to adapt gestures dynamically based on conversational context. This innovation became a cornerstone for integrating real-time animations with large language models (LLMs), enabling CodeBaby to integrate conversational AI solutions like ChatGPT within days of their release.
The team’s deep user research revealed that delays longer than a second in avatar responses created a sense of impatience and disengagement. Experimentation and ingenuity led to solutions that eliminated these lags, ensuring avatars deliver instant, contextually appropriate responses.
The Natural Language Avatar System combines advanced AI techniques with proprietary preprocessing to:
This technology bridges the gap between humans and AI, replacing lifeless avatars with responsive, relatable characters that enhance digital interactions.
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This isn’t just a step forward for AI; it’s a leap. By integrating natural language understanding with advanced animations, we’re delivering experiences that feel authentic and intuitive. This technology opens up endless possibilities for businesses to connect with their audiences.
Industries like education, healthcare, customer service and entertainment face growing demands for digital engagement tools. However, unnatural movements or conversation delays in avatars can alienate users. CodeBaby’s Natural Language Avatar System solves these challenges by:
CodeBaby’s founder, Norrie Daroga, emphasized the transformative potential of the patented system. “This isn’t just a step forward for AI; it’s a leap. By integrating natural language understanding with advanced animations, we’re delivering experiences that feel authentic and intuitive. This technology opens up endless possibilities for businesses to connect with their audiences.”
CodeBaby is a leader in human-centric AI, creating emotionally intelligent 3D avatars for real-time, engaging communication. Our customizable, low-latency solutions are used in education, healthcare, and workforce training, helping organizations scale impact without sacrificing empathy. With innovative AI that enhances human capacity, CodeBaby’s technology is accessible, fast, and tailored to fit diverse needs.
