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Method, apparatus, and storage medium for transferring virtual items

US11628371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2021
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/575
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a method, a device, and storage medium for transferring a virtual item. The method includes receiving, by a first electronic device, a transfer request from a second electronic device, the transfer request comprising at least one physical item identifier and a quantity corresponding to each physical item identifier that are recognized by the second electronic device. The method also includes determining, by the first electronic device, at least one target virtual item according to the at least one physical item identifier and the quantity corresponding to each physical item identifier, the at least one target virtual item being associated with the at least one physical item identifier and the quantity corresponding to each physical item identifier; and transferring, by the first electronic device, the at least one target virtual item from a first position to a second position in a target virtual environment.

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