Persistent autonomous agents
US10092842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/537
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The systems and methods are directed towards object driven attributes for characters within a network-based game. More specifically, characters within a network-based game have various attributes that are influenced with the association and/or possession of objects provided by the user. These user-provided objects impact one or more attributes possessed by a character within the network-based game thereby influencing the character's actions, personality and motivations. In other embodiments, the characters within the network-based game communicate with players using a variety of methods such as social media, e-mail and text. The communications provide in-game updates for the player to view. The player can provide natural language commands or responses for the characters that may influence the character's actions within the game.
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