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US8998722B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998722-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213413862-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 7, 2011 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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A gaming platform is presented where various types of non-game domains can be incorporated into a game as a game component. Two or more domains, possibly a website, can become a territory within an online game where players cooperate or compete to dominate the website. The domains can be bridged or otherwise linked to form a game map topology, and allow movement of a player's units from one domain to another. The game space can be presented to players as an overlay in a browser allowing players to engage the game and browse domain content without necessarily affecting the underlying website.
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What is claimed is: 1. A game server platform comprising: a game agent that includes a computing device having a processor configured to execute stored software instructions, wherein the game agent is configured to associate a first set of domains with a first user and a second set of domains with a second user, wherein the domains of the first set are associated with one another via a first collection of bridges, and wherein the second set of domains are associated with one anoth…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8998722B2 cover?
- A gaming platform is presented where various types of non-game domains can be incorporated into a game as a game component. Two or more domains, possibly a website, can become a territory within an online game where players cooperate or compete to dominate the website. The domains can be bridged or otherwise linked to form a game map topology, and allow movement of a player's units from one dom…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lee Brian Elan, Stewart Michael Sean, Stewartson James, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A63F13/12. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 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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