Methods and systems for transferring game saves between a game system memory card and a computer
US6386979B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/636
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention includes methods and systems for transferring game saves between a game system memory card and a personal computer. According to one aspect, the present invention may include a game save transfer device that connects to game system memory cards, reads game saves from the game system memory cards, and writes game saves to the memory cards. The game save transfer device may also connect to the computer to read game saves from and write game saves to the computer. According to another aspect, the present invention may include a control program for controlling transfer of game saves between a game system memory card and a computer in response to input from a user.
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