Playing an interactive real-time card selection game over a network
US6679777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of playing an interactive, computerized, multi-player card game in which desired cards are selected by players, some of which may be virtual players generated by the game's software. Each real player uses a computer or similar device that is connected to a network. Virtual player card selection and betting is controlled by computer software. After each player has selected a card in a round, computer software determines what card each player is dealt. Null cards having no value in the scoring are dealt when there is a conflict in card selection or when a player fails to select a card within a time limit. The games follow the rules of poker.
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