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Method and system for integrated real and virtual game play for multiple remotely-controlled aircraft

US10258888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2016
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H2200/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Gaming systems and methods facilitate integrated real and virtual game play among multiple remote control objects, including multiple remotely-controlled aircraft, within a locally-defined, three-dimensional game space using gaming “apps” (i.e., applications) running on one or more mobile devices, such as tablets or smartphones, and/or a central game controller. The systems and methods permit game play among multiple remotely-controlled aircraft within the game space. Game play may be controlled and/or displayed by a gaming app running on one or more mobile devices and/or a central game controller that keeps track of multiple craft locations and orientations with reference to a locally-defined coordinate frame of reference associated with the game space. The gaming app running on one or more mobile devices and/or central game controller also determine game play among the various craft and objects within the game space in accordance with the rules and parameters for the game being played.

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