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Facilitating users to obtain information regarding locations within a virtual space

US10576374B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2017
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F13/79
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method for facilitating users to obtain location information in a virtual space is disclosed. Query items may be offered to sell to the users. Upon user activation of the query items, identification information identifying target entities may be obtained from the users. Based on such identification information, location information regarding virtual space locations controlled by or associated with the target entities may be provided to the users. The provided location information may include coordinate information reflecting virtual space coordinates of such locations. In some examples, the level of detail and/or accuracy of such location information provided to the users may be based on the activated query items being specific grades and/or based on levels of the users.

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