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Web explorer for gaming platform interface

US10709980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2016
Grant dateJul 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/951
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method is provided, including the following method operations: rendering, by a client device, game title icons in a gaming platform interface to a display device, the game title icons identifying video games that are accessible through the gaming platform interface using the client device; receiving, by the client device, user selection data indicating selection of a game title icon and identifying a corresponding video game for exploration of related Internet content; generating a search query based on the identified video game, transmitting the search query over the network to a search engine, and receiving results of the search query over the network from the search engine, the results identifying Internet content items related to the video game; generating preview images of at least some of the Internet content items; rendering the preview images in association with the identified video game via the gaming platform interface.

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