Synchronization model for virtual tournaments
US11992757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/86
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Data characterizing two players enrolled in a tournament of an online video game is received. Each player is executing a separate instance of the online video game. The online video game is asynchronous between the two players. The data is received by a tournament server hosting the tournament and separate from a game server providing game data to clients associated with the two players. An instruction for synchronous initiation of gameplay between the two players is generated. The instruction is transmitted to the clients associated with the two players, the instruction causing synchronous initiation of the asynchronous games for the two players. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
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