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Matching network game players by giving the perception of being the first to request participation
US9017166B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9017166-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414185795-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Publication date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
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A server device receives a request for participation in a network game through a communication line, integrates user information of each user terminal from which the server receives the participation request, generates matching information of each user participating in the same network game to be started at the same time, and notifies the generated matching information to each terminal device. The matching information is different for each terminal device of notification destination so as to be displayed as if the terminal device of the notification destination made the earliest participation request, regardless of order of the participation request.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system comprising: a server device configured to provide a network game allowing one or more users to participate in through a communication line; a plurality of user terminals, each of the plurality of user terminals configured to allow a user to execute the network game provided by the server device, wherein the server device includes: a reception unit configured to receive a request for participation in a predetermined network game from each of th…
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- What does patent US9017166B2 cover?
- A server device receives a request for participation in a network game through a communication line, integrates user information of each user terminal from which the server receives the participation request, generates matching information of each user participating in the same network game to be started at the same time, and notifies the generated matching information to each terminal device. …
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- Dena Co Ltd, Dena Co Ltd
- 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 28 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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