Method and apparatus for instant replay and other capabilities for microprocessor-controlled video games
US4342454A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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