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Method and apparatus for automatically targeting target objects in a computer game

US10350487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2014
Grant dateJul 16, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F13/837
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of automatically targeting a target object, the method including setting a target range including a designated distance from a user-controlled character and a designated horizontal angle centering at a location of the character, selecting at least one target object included in the set target range, and displaying a shape distinguishable from a shape of the target object at a location near the at least one selected target object, wherein the target object is an object the character is able to attack from among objects in a computer game.

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