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Video games on demand with anti-piracy security
US8990119B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8990119-B2 |
| Application number | US-84776410-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | Sep 22, 2005 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for the automated payment, download over a network, installation on a set-top box, and play of console and online video games by user interaction with a controller-adapted set-top box. Security measures inhibit video game piracy.
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What is claimed is: 1. A media playback device comprising: a network interface; a processor; and a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: receiving a selection that indicates a video game; sending a video game order to a server via the network interface in response to receiving the selection; receiving the video game from the server responsive to the video game order; storing the video g…
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- What does patent US8990119B2 cover?
- Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for the automated payment, download over a network, installation on a set-top box, and play of console and online video games by user interaction with a controller-adapted set-top box. Security measures inhibit video game piracy.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gemelos Steve, Petronelli Anthony, At & T Ip I Lp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06Q20/1235. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 24 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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