Gaming apparatus based on competitive use of residential energy
US11586998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Gaming systems and apparatus may be implemented to promote more efficient use of resources by players by monitoring their use of said resources in a competitive gaming system. Some implementations include determining and promoting goals for resource consumption and tracking/monitoring the progression of one or more players in reaching said goals. The competitive gaming system may include tracking different players' progress and providing updates of said progress in a points system where the players are competing to get ahead.
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