Collaborative gaming
US10737180B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/847
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for collaborative gaming are described herein. In some embodiments, a system comprises a computer system. The computer system comprises at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory stores program instructions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the computer system to perform tasks. The tasks include enabling a first user, via a first gaming device, to initiate a gaming session of a gaming application using an account of the first user, enabling a second user, via a second gaming device distinct from the first gaming device, to join the initiated gaming session; and enabling the second user, via the second gaming device, to engage in game-play in the initiated gaming session on behalf of the first user. The second user engages in the game-play using the account of the first user.
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