System and method of inferring user interest in different aspects of video game streams
US10245509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/762
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided that generates a game log that specifies game events during gameplay to enable efficient distribution of video game playback, facilitates the annotation of gameplay through content from users and others, and generates a video game stream that includes the game log and content. The system facilitates the efficient sharing of video game playback, as well as annotations from users and others. For example, e-sportscasters may use the system to broadcast video game playback with their commentary and/or graphical overlays. Video game players may use the system to share video game playback efficiently with other users. The system may also facilitate the sharing of loadout conditions and micro-transactions relevant to video game playback.
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