Detecting and preventing cheating in a location-based game
US10912989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/807
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting and preventing cheating in a location-based game are provided. In particular, a server-side statistical cheat detection algorithm can be implemented upon receiving a player request to perform a game action. A given dataset describing the respective times and locations of previous game events performed by the player can be analyzed to determine a probability that such game events represent legitimate gameplay. The determined probability can affect whether the player-requested game action is effectuated or can influence a number of points awarded for completion of the game action. An example system includes a host server and a client device in communication over a network.
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