Sharing user-initiated recorded gameplay with buffered gameplay
US10960300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1075
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for sharing gameplay is provided, including: executing a video game; while executing the video game, buffering a first portion of gameplay of the video game, wherein buffering the first portion of gameplay captures a predefined amount of gameplay prior to a currently executing gameplay; receiving a first input generated from a controller device; responsive to receiving the first input, then capturing a second portion of the gameplay of the video game that is continuous with the first portion of gameplay; receiving a second input generated from the controller device; responsive to receiving the second input, then enabling sharing of the first and second portions of gameplay to a website.
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