Game machine and information storage medium
US6468162B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/65
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A game machine and information storage medium is provided which realizes the collection of character information and smooth play of a network game by utilizing a portable device that stores information. When the portable device is inserted into a game machine, character information is randomly selected and written into the portable device, or character information in the portable device is printed. Furthermore, character information not still stored in the portable device may be written into the same. Based on a combination of stored character information or personal information of a player, the character information is selected. A player can play an accessory game during the writing/printing time. The character information written or printed may vary depending on the result of the game. An arcade game machine may connect to a network and information can be transferred between the arcade game machine and a domestic game machine utilizing the portable device.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.