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Graphical user interface for providing gaming and prize redemption capabilities

US6306035A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1999
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3276
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a graphical user interface for providing gaming and prize awarding and redeeming capabilities to a computer network system in a manner that lets a provider of the network system present and display information to a user of the network system. The graphical user interface allows for the showing of a frame, or screen/display, to the user while also allowing a game to be executed in the frame. Indicated on the frame are prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game. Additionally, a link is displayed on the frame for depicting a prize redemption interface designed to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize offered on the network system.

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