Server-based generation of a help map in a video game
US11673051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/305
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Techniques for improving a graphical user interface are described. In an example, a computer system receives event data from a plurality of user devices. Each event data includes an identifier of an activity in a video game, completion data indicating completion of the activity, and location data indicating where the activity was completed in the video game. The identifier can be predefined in program code of the video game. The event data can be received based on an execution of the program code. The event data is processed to determine where the likely location for completing the activity in the video game. This likely location is shown as a graphical user interface element in a map.
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