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Systems and methods for 3D printing of limited edition virtual items

US12417262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2022
Grant dateSep 16, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/1015
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A 3D printing system and method for limited edition virtual objects is disclosed. The method including: enabling a user to obtain a limited edition virtual object associated with an activity of the user in a virtual environment; receiving a request from the user to 3D print the limited edition virtual object; preparing a 3D printer file of the limited edition virtual object requested by the user; sending the 3D printer file of the limited edition virtual object to a 3D printer to be printed; and validating authenticity of transformation of the limited edition virtual object into a 3D printed tangible physical item.

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