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Method and system for initiating an interactive game
US8932136B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8932136-B2 |
| Application number | US-93930601-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | Aug 25, 2000 |
| Publication date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
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The present invention is an interactive system and method whereby participants may engage in a contest that is simultaneously or subsequently broadcast. The broadcast signal may be for the purpose of a pure entertainment source or may be an enticement to play the shown or other interactive games. The games may be computer simulation games, role-playing games, strategy games, question and answer games, casino games, or other games as desired. The broadcast signals may show a specialized view of the game being played and may contain live commentary or other enhancements. The games may be played with set top boxes connected to a television, a broadcast network, and a server system.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of implementing an interactive game between two or more players in an interactive environment comprising: causing a television advertisement for said interactive game to be included in a television channel within the interactive environment, said television advertisement being selectable by said two or more players to initiate said interactive game; in response to selection of said television advertisement via input devices of said two or more pla…
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- What does patent US8932136B2 cover?
- The present invention is an interactive system and method whereby participants may engage in a contest that is simultaneously or subsequently broadcast. The broadcast signal may be for the purpose of a pure entertainment source or may be an enticement to play the shown or other interactive games. The games may be computer simulation games, role-playing games, strategy games, question and answer…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lemmons Thomas, Zenoni Ian, Huber Thomas, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A63F3/081. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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