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Method and apparatus for instant replay and other capabilities for microprocessor-controlled video games

US4342454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 1979
Grant dateAug 3, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 8, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/636
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Instant replay for microprocessor-controlled video games is provided by storing and retaining for a period of time in a random access memory the results of microprocessor polling of each of the player command entry devices. In a memory conserving embodiment only newly entered player commands and the times when such commands are entered need be stored and retained.

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