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The Immersive Metaverse Playbook for Business Leaders

You're reading from   The Immersive Metaverse Playbook for Business Leaders A guide to strategic decision-making and implementation in the metaverse for improved products and services

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837632848
Length 458 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Robert Scoble Robert Scoble
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Irena Cronin Irena Cronin
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Table of Contents (22) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: The Reality of the AR/MR Metaverse
2. Chapter 1: The What and Why of the Metaverse FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Augmented Reality Status Quo 4. Chapter 3: Where Is Virtual Reality Heading? 5. Chapter 4: The Value of Using 3D Visuals to Interact 6. Part 2: Key Technologies That Power the Metaverse
7. Chapter 5: Understanding Perception Technologies 8. Chapter 6: The Different Types of Computing Technologies 9. Chapter 7: Where Are APIs Needed 10. Chapter 8: Making and Using 3D Models and Integrating 2D Content 11. Chapter 9: Understanding User Experience Design and User Interface 12. Part 3: Consumer and Enterprise Use Cases
13. Chapter 10: New Ways of Social Interaction 14. Chapter 11: Virtual and Onsite Work 15. Chapter 12: 3D and 2D Content Forms and Creation 16. Chapter 13: Retail Experiences 17. Part 4: Why Metaverse Redux?
18. Chapter 14: Benefits and Possible Dangers Reframed 19. Chapter 15: Future Vision 20. Index 21. Other Books You May Enjoy

Examples of API uses in the Metaverse

APIs play a crucial role in enabling communication and interaction within the Metaverse. The following are some illustrative examples of how APIs can be used in the Metaverse.

Social interaction APIs

  • Description: Social interaction APIs facilitate communication and collaboration among users within the Metaverse.
  • Example: A social API could allow users to send friend requests, create virtual events, and exchange messages or voice calls with their virtual friends. This API would handle authentication, privacy settings, and message routing, ensuring a seamless and secure social experience.

Virtual goods and asset marketplace APIs

  • Description: These APIs enable users to buy, sell, and trade virtual assets and goods within the Metaverse.
  • Example: An asset marketplace API could provide functionalities for listing virtual properties, digital art, wearables, and more. It would handle transactions, verify ownership, and...
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